Jahniya Likely
Denton
Summary
Dynamic dental assistant with extensive experience at Dr. Robert W. Allen, skilled in instrument preparation and patient scheduling. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and meticulous sterilization techniques. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for all patients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Robert W. Allen
09.2024 - Current
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Volunteer
Ontario City
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pioneer Career & Technology Center
Shelby, OH05-2024
High School Diploma -
Ontario High School
Ontario, OH05-2024
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Patient scheduling
- Patient records gathering
- Insurance billing
- X-ray processing
- Electronic charting
- Oral X-rays
- HIPAA compliance
- First aid training
- Sterilization techniques
- Dental radiography
- Treatment room breakdown
- OSHA regulations
Accomplishments
- Improved patient education by working with dentists to create patient education program covering general dental hygiene and post-surgical care.
- Introduced online new patient forms, streamlining intake process.
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- Certified Dental Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Robert W. Allen
09.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Ontario City
05.2024 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Pioneer Career & Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Ontario High School