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LaKesha Standifer

Mesquite

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented Registered Dental Assistant with experience supporting dentists in both routine and specialty procedures. Proficient in utilizing advanced technology including digital extra-oral radiographs. Known for maintaining a sterile environment, proactively anticipating clinical needs, and ensuring patient safety and comfort. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Monarch Dental Associates
08.2023 - Current

• Assisted the dentist by providing instruments and suctioning during both routine and specialty procedures.

• Maintained a sterile environment by cleaning dental equipment and promoting patient safety.

• Prepared instrument trays, assembled materials, and exposed intraoral dental diagnostic X-rays.

• Documented patients’ medical and dental histories, vital signs, and treatment information.

• Provided postoperative instructions and monitored dental equipment and supplies.

Registered Dental Assistant

Galloway Dental
10.2022 - 07.2023

• Prepared operatory rooms for treatments and procedures.

• Sterilized dental instruments and assisted with procedures such as crowns and braces.

• Provided direct chairside support by handing instruments to the dentist and managing suction equipment.

• Recorded patients’ medical history, monitored vital signs, and documented procedures.

• Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques and performed various office administrative tasks.

• Adhered to strict infection-control protocols to protect patients and staff.

Support Representative

Conifer Healthcare Solutions
07.2020 - 05.2021

• Processed requests for medical records and various billing documents.

• Performed clerical tasks including sorting correspondence, filing, photocopying, scanning, and indexing documents.

• Managed mail printing, tracking, and distribution, along with other duties assigned by management.

Education

Certification - Dental Assistant

Concorde Career College
Dallas, TX
10.2022

Skills

    Dental Assisting & Chairside Assistance

    Infection Control & Sterilization Techniques

    Patient Care & Vital Signs Monitoring

    Digital Extra-Oral Radiographs & Intraoral X-Rays

    Clerical & Administrative Support (10 years)

    Dental Reception & Office Administration

    Experience with Cerner, Salesforce, Ace, Epic, Dentrix, and Citrix

    HIPAA Compliance & Medical Records Management

    CPR & Basic Life Support

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Monarch Dental Associates
08.2023 - Current

Registered Dental Assistant

Galloway Dental
10.2022 - 07.2023

Support Representative

Conifer Healthcare Solutions
07.2020 - 05.2021

Certification - Dental Assistant

Concorde Career College
LaKesha Standifer