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Melinda Michael

Dental Assistant
Owens Cross Roads,AL

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Desired Job Title

Dental AssistantLead Dental AssistantLead Dental Assistant

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balancePaid time offPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits401k match

Summary

Hardworking and compassionate professional with 35 years' experience as a dental assistant. Driven to help a dental office provide excellent care, optimizing the patient experience, while also complying with industry standard and guideline.

Work History

Dental Assistant

Deborah Bishop DMD PC
Huntsville, Alabama
04.2023 - Current
  • Endodontic assistant
  • Assisting in all procedures
  • Assisted with digital x-ray imaging to support accurate patient diagnostics
  • Cone beam (CBCT) for treatment
  • Maintained and sanitized all equipment to ensure optimal functionality and safety
  • Ordered and stocked dental supplies.
  • stock rooms
  • Front desk to include answering phones, scheduling patients and receiving payments

Lead Dental Assistant

Rosemarie Marquez, Dmd
St. Petersburg, Florida
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • Supported daily operations of general practice by assisting healthcare professionals with patient care.
  • Adhered to all applicable laws related to HIPAA compliance for protecting patient confidentiality.
  • Maintained equipment to ensure optimal functionality and compliance with safety standards.
  • Operated CO2 laser for precise dental procedures, enhancing treatment effectiveness.
  • Palo

Lead Dental Assistant

John H Penny
St Pete Beach, FL
04.2008 - 04.2022
  • Supported lead surgeon during patient procedures, ensuring efficiency and patient comfort.
  • Oral Surgery to include extractions, bone grafts and placement of implants.
  • Performed general practice duties encompassing all procedures provided by the dentist, contributing to comprehensive patient care.
  • Maintain all equipment
  • Managed lab operations, ensuring equipment readiness and adherence to safety standards.
  • Cone beam (CBCT)
  • assist in screw retained brides and dentures

Education

Dental Assisting

Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA
06-1989

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

St Pete College
St Petersburg, FL

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Infection control procedures

Patient care coordination

Detail orientation

Sterilization techniques

Digital radiography

Instrument preparation

Four-handed procedures

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