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Eleria Preston

Hoschton,GA

Summary

Certified Expanded Duty Dental Assistant with 5+ years experience in maintaining a large scale of patient flow in Public Health, Universities & Hospitals such as Charity Hospital, LSU Dental School, and Veterans Affairs overseeing 75 to 100 patients per day and working with Dental Students, Resident Doctors, and Staffed Oral surgeons, serving the general public, Veterans, and State prisoners in the dental clinic. And the private fee for service, and PPO insurance as well. Extensive experience evaluating patient oral health care needs, managing back office staff to train them effectively and according to rules and policy of private care, public volunteer services with the Red Cross and Georgia Mission of Mercy Dental Organization care, and government. Interact daily with diverse patients including educators, federal officials, special needs patients, and co-workers. Leadership expertise operating a budget of 2500.00 per month in dental supplies later cutting the budget to half the cost by working closely with fewer vendors that could cut costs by 25% to 50% off regular price and researching online search. Track record of increasing awareness, treatment, and prevention of oral health issues by coaching and demonstrating to patients how important teeth and gums are to their overall health. Skilled assistant and leader with a reputation for contributing to morale and productivity. Talented Dental Assistant with [Number] years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions, and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Reliable Dental Assistant with [Number] years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with [Number]-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, [Skill], and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with a commitment to providing exceptional care to all patient

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contract Dental Assistant

Dental Dynamics Staffing
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Recent- Lilburn, Georgia 30047, 770-921-8442 DDS STAFFING- Roswell, Georgia- has worked in the company from 10/2018 to 05/2019 and on doing contract work As Floater Assistant as needed when not working a permanent Job in dentistry
  • Position: Dental Assistant with Expanded Duties / Specialty Assistant Supervisor: Gail Boyd 770-998-7779 Duties: Fulfill Temp dental assignments In Atlanta Metro area when agencies call upon me to assist general dentists and specialty offices in Endodontics, Periodontics, oral surgery, and Sterilization Techs as well Salary: Based on Assignment.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Dental Dynamic Staffing
08.2019 - 10.2023
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality treatment outcomes.
  • Conducted pre-operative assessments of patients'' medical history to minimize risks associated with anesthesia administration during dental procedures.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.

Environmental Services Technician

North East Georgia Medical Center (Health Advocate)
02.2021 - 04.2021
  • To work on med/ surgical floor , where duties were to clean and disinfect patient rooms after discharge by removing linen from beds and laundry hamper, removing medical equipment, medical devices and medical equipment cords, Clean restrooms, Remove trash, Sweep, Dust, and Mop.
  • Other areas worked in Hospital Medical Office Building (M.O.B) 3rd Floor.

Environmental Technician

Womack Army Medical Center
03.2018 - 06.2018
  • Duties as an environmental tech Worked in the emergency Department Preparing
  • Cleaning patients' treatment rooms as patients are discharged by sanitizing and wiping down beds as linens are removed, wiping down medical equipment

Education

CMA - Medical Assistant

Medical Institute of Northeast Georgia
1215 C Tuscany Dr, Braselton,GA 30517
04.2024

Diploma - Surgical Technology

Iverson Business School And Court Reporting
2830 Peachtree Industrial Atlanta. Georgia 30360
06.2008

Diploma - Dental Assisting

Eastern College of Health Vocations
3321 Hessmer Ave Ste200, Metairie, LA 70002
11.1994

H.S. Diploma - General Studies

Francis T. Nicholls
3820 ST. Claude Ave. New Orleans, LA 70117
06.1986

Skills

  • Customer Service (10years
  • HIPAA (10 years)
  • Infection Control Training (10 year
  • Phone Etiquette (10 year
  • Data Entry (10 years)
  • Vital Signs (10 years)
  • Medical Terminology (10 years)
  • Environmental Service
  • Sterile processing
  • Anatomy Knowledge
  • Caregiving
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Multitasking

Certification

  • EFDA II and Surgical Assistant, 11/1994, Present, Oral Surgery and General. Dentistry assistance.
  • Dental Radiology, 04/1994, Present
  • Certified Dental Assistant, Present
  • CPR Certification, 10/2020, 10/2022
  • Certified Dental Assistant, CPR Certification, 10/2022
  • BLS
  • X-Ray CertificationMilitary Spouse, 06/2019, 06/2023, Access on to any Military Installation In the U.S
  • AED Certification
  • Dental License
  • Secret Clearance
  • Top Secret Clearance

Additional Information

Surgical Tech skills assisting in the operating room, Assist as a circulating Assistant passing of needed medical supplies in a non - sterile form. Have worked in scrub.

Assessments

  • Attention to Detail, October 2019, Completed, Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information.
  • Customer Focus & Orientation, January 2020, Highly Proficient, Responding to customer situations with sensitivity.
  • Work Style: Conscientiousness, May 2020, Proficient, Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working.
  • Patient-Focused Care, April 2020, Familiar, Addressing concerns and using sensitivity when responding to needs and feelings of patients

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Title: Dental Assistant

Timeline

Contract Dental Assistant

Dental Dynamics Staffing
10.2023 - 01.2024

Environmental Services Technician

North East Georgia Medical Center (Health Advocate)
02.2021 - 04.2021

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Dental Dynamic Staffing
08.2019 - 10.2023

Environmental Technician

Womack Army Medical Center
03.2018 - 06.2018

CMA - Medical Assistant

Medical Institute of Northeast Georgia

Diploma - Surgical Technology

Iverson Business School And Court Reporting

Diploma - Dental Assisting

Eastern College of Health Vocations

H.S. Diploma - General Studies

Francis T. Nicholls
Eleria Preston