Leah Renee Herring
Paducah,KY
Summary
I have office/clerical skills, people skills
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cleaning Technician
Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services
Paducah
10.2024 - Current
- Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped solid surfaces with proper chemical solutions.
- Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
- Stocked paper products in restrooms.
- Emptied wastebaskets on a daily basis.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
- Vacuumed carpets in offices, hallways and other areas as needed.
- Created inventory checklists and stocked housekeeping carts.
- Swept and mopped all hard-surface floors in the facility.
- Polished windows, glass partitions or mirrors using sponges or squeegees.
- Disinfected door handles, telephones and other frequently touched surfaces.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners.
- Checked inventory of cleaning supplies weekly and ordered replacements when necessary.
- Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and work areas.
- Emptied wastebaskets to transport trash and waste to proper disposal areas.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces such as countertops, sinks, microwaves, refrigerators.
Dental Assistant
Ciampa Oral Surgery and Maxiofacial
Paducah, KY
06.2008 - 07.2016
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
Office Manager
ABC Fencing
Paducah, Kentucky
12.2007 - 12.2008
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
- Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Automated office operations for managing client correspondence, payment schedules and data communications.
- Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
Education
State Certification Dental Assistant/Radiation X-Ray
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
01-2008
High School Diploma -
Reidland High School
05-1983
Timeline
Cleaning Technician
Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services
10.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Ciampa Oral Surgery and Maxiofacial
06.2008 - 07.2016
Office Manager
ABC Fencing
12.2007 - 12.2008
State Certification Dental Assistant/Radiation X-Ray
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Reidland High School
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