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Meghan Christy

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

Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
01.2019 - Current

High School Diploma -

Brighton High School, Salt Lake City, UT
08.2011 - 05.2015

Skills

Local anesthetic proficiency

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Work Availability

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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

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