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Jenifer Germer

Jenifer Germer

Statham,GA

Summary

Highly motivated professional who has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for 37 years and 19 of those years I have also owned a business. Comfortable working independently as a manager and leader and as a collaborative team member. I apply both my business and dental experience and I exercise decisive judgment to meet and exceed goals.

I am very dedicated and dependable. I am great at multi-tasking and have excellent communication skills.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Kwon Dentistry for Children
Watkinsville, GA
07.2022 - Current
  • Educated patients about proper oral health care, including diet, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluoride.
  • Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.
  • Monitored patient progress during office visits and reported any changes in oral health to dentist.
  • Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planing with hand or ultrasonic instruments.
  • Ensured that infection control procedures were followed at all times during treatments.
  • Obtained medical histories from new patients prior to beginning treatment plans.
  • Reviewed patient charts before providing care in order to ensure accuracy of information.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient treatments utilizing electronic health records systems.
  • Answered questions from patients concerning their dental needs or concerns.
  • Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in the field of dentistry.
  • Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
  • Kept track of treatment information in patient records.

Owner/Operator

Jenifer’s Designer Closet
Statham, GA
07.2005 - Current
  • I am responsible for all aspects of owning and running a business.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • I procure, list, advertise, sell and ship all items sold on my business.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Michael P Healey Children's Dentistry
Atlanta, GA
07.1999 - 07.2005
  • Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
  • Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
  • Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
  • Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Managed dental records and entered information using software to keep important patient information on file.
  • Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
  • Performed prophylaxis, in addition to applying sealants, fluoride treatments and operating intraoral camera.
  • Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
  • Meticulously managed hygiene schedule and enthusiastically set cleaning appointments for each patient.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Hurt Family Dentistry
Cordele, GA
07.1986 - 06.1999
  • Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
  • Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
  • Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
  • Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
  • Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
  • Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
  • Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
  • Performed prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing in addition to applying sealants, fluoride treatments and operating intraoral camera.
  • Communicated with colleagues and dentist regarding restorative, orthodontic, periodontal and cosmetic patient needs.
  • Meticulously managed hygiene schedule and enthusiastically set cleaning appointments for each patient.
  • Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Michael Carr
Cuthbert, GA
01.1986 - 08.1986
  • Performed all Dental Hygiene Responsibilities
  • Performed Front Office duties
  • Acquired pre-approval for Medicaid patients
  • Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
  • Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
  • Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
  • Performed prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing in addition to applying sealants, fluoride treatments and operating intraoral camera.
  • Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.

Sales Associate

Friedman’s Jewelers
Albany, GA
10.1983 - 12.1985

I was a part-time Sales Associate while attending college. I also worked in collections. I pulled credit reports through the credit bureau for approval and called customers who were late with payment to their accounts.

  • Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • I was trusted with large amounts of jewelry and diamonds as well as cash taken to the bank for deposit.

Office Assistant

International Peanut Corporation
Dawson, GA
01.1982 - 08.1983
  • Operated photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines and personal computers.
  • Delivered messages and ran errands.
  • Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.
  • Copied, sorted and filed records of office activities and business transactions.
  • Typed, formatted and edited correspondence and other documents.

Data Entry Operator

Images
Dawson, GA
04.1981 - 07.1983
  • Identified, corrected and reported data entry errors.
  • Proofread and edited documents to correct errors.
  • Maintained data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures.
  • Inputted customer data into computer database accurately and quickly.

Education

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Albany State University
Albany, GA
01-1986

High School Diploma -

Terrell Academy
Dawson, GA
05-1983

Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • People person
  • Extremely dependable
  • Focused
  • Great communicator

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Kwon Dentistry for Children
07.2022 - Current

Owner/Operator

Jenifer’s Designer Closet
07.2005 - Current

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Michael P Healey Children's Dentistry
07.1999 - 07.2005

Registered Dental Hygienist

Hurt Family Dentistry
07.1986 - 06.1999

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Michael Carr
01.1986 - 08.1986

Sales Associate

Friedman’s Jewelers
10.1983 - 12.1985

Office Assistant

International Peanut Corporation
01.1982 - 08.1983

Data Entry Operator

Images
04.1981 - 07.1983

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Albany State University

High School Diploma -

Terrell Academy
Jenifer Germer