Meghan Christy
Dental Assistant
Salt Lake City,UT
I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.
Oprah Winfrey
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 2 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Caregiver
Morning Sun Financial
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2018 - Current
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Head Preschool Teacher
University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Nurtured supportive learning environment, often used as model for other classrooms.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Southridge Pediatric Dentistry
South Jordan, UT
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix & Easy Dental while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Helped Dentists complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
01.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
08.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Local anesthetic proficiency
Treatment room cleanup
Patient intake procedures
Dental staff assistance
Equipment sterilization
Dental office administration
Patient relations
Team collaboration
Dentrix & Easy Dental software proficiency
Detail-oriented
Dental prophylaxis
Head Start programs
Classroom management
Professional caregiver
Child development
Special education
Group and individual instruction
12 Years in babysitting
Early Childhood Education
Professional nanny
Adept at working with special needs children
Patient data gathering
Strong manual dexterity
Customer Service
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
Radiology and CPR Certified
Timeline
Western Governors University - Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
01.2019 - Current
Special Needs Caregiver - Morning Sun Financial
06.2018 - Current
Head Preschool Teacher - University Of Utah
01.2018 - 02.2020
Pediatric Dental Assistant - Southridge Pediatric Dentistry
08.2016 - 01.2018
Brighton High School - High School Diploma,
08.2011 - 05.2015