Erin Gravitt
Cleveland
Summary
Experienced dental assistant specializing in dental radiography and infection control, developed at Georgia Smile Team. Demonstrated success in improving patient care through efficient appointment scheduling and chairside support. Proficient in creating dental impressions and upholding a sterile environment, leading to enhanced treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Georgia Smile Team
08.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Coordinated patient schedules and conducted follow-up calls post-procedures.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
Pharmacy Technician
Cleveland Drug Co.
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
Office Manager/Electrical Engineering Technician
Sika
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Operated machinery and assembled electrical panels.
- Utilized Excel to develop minimum/maximum sheets and maintained consistent inventory for all employees.
- Operated heavy machinery including forklifts and various equipment
Education
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
Cleveland, GA05-2019
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Appointment scheduling
- Infection control proficiency
- Cross-training capabilities
- Electronic charting
- First aid training
- Oral surgery assistance
- Restorative procedures
Accomplishments
- Improved exam room setup and breakdown, improving overall efficiency 80%.
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Georgia Smile Team
08.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Cleveland Drug Co.
03.2023 - 08.2024
Office Manager/Electrical Engineering Technician
Sika
02.2022 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
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