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Melissa Helton

Auburn,WA

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level healthcare position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Bright Now Dental
06.2012 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.

Owner/Operator

Missy's Home Cleaning Service
03.2015 - 03.2021
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Assistant Store Manager

7-Eleven
02.2012 - 01.2015
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.

Dining Room Server

Brookdale Senior Living
01.2008 - 02.2012
  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.

Education

Associate Degree - Dental

Everest College
Tacoma, WA
09-2012

Associates - Accounting

Jones International University
Remote
09-2011

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental Radiography
  • Digital X-Ray Proficiency
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Relations
  • Small business operations
  • Team Oversight
  • Sales oversight
  • Customer Service Management

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Washington Driver's License

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Missy's Home Cleaning Service
03.2015 - 03.2021

Dental Assistant

Bright Now Dental
06.2012 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

7-Eleven
02.2012 - 01.2015

Dining Room Server

Brookdale Senior Living
01.2008 - 02.2012

Associate Degree - Dental

Everest College

Associates - Accounting

Jones International University
Melissa Helton