Melissa Perkins
Jackson,GA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a challenging position where my experience and abilities will provide the path for advancement and willing to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. William H. Dellinger, DDS
07.1997 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eagle soft.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Performed preventive maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
Education
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GAGeorgia Southern University
Statesboro, GAAssociate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Macon State College
Macon, GA1991
Skills
- Infection Control
- Procedural Assistance
- Universal Precautions
- Patient Dental Histories
- Supply Management
- Medical Records Management
- Dental Radiography
- Clerical Support
- Safety Compliance
- Electronic Health Records
- Patient Management
- Update Records
- Diagnostic Imaging
Certification
- Licensed Dental Hygienist 1991-Current
- CPR 1991-Current
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. William H. Dellinger, DDS
07.1997 - Current
Georgia College And State University
Georgia Southern University
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Macon State College
- Licensed Dental Hygienist 1991-Current
- CPR 1991-Current
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