Melodey Temple
Vancouver,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 assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant / Xray Technician
Douglas Dental And Orthodontics
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Imaged patients with Itero 3D scanner, Nomad handheld x-ray, and CBCT's.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, crown procedures, and oral surgery.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Coordinated with other healthcare personnel to deliver quality patient care.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Front End Associate / Cashier
Costco Wholesale Corp
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Greeted customers and responded to requests for information.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Approached every question or concern with calm and level-headed approach.
- Processed credit card, EBT, and gift certificate payments with electronic computer system.
- Maintained organized and orderly front end and removed carts, baskets, and debris.
- Organized items on shelves to help customers locate products easily and quickly.
- Checked ID for age-restricted items to prevent sales of alcohol or tobacco products to ineligible customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oakmont High School
Roseville, CA06.2019
Skills
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Positioning Patients
- Taking X-Rays
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Personable Communication
- Autoclave Operation
- Preliminary Impressions
- Digital Radiographs
- Nitrous Oxide
- Team Collaboration
- Open Dental and Dolphin imaging
Certification
- Certification of Dental Radiology, Rockstar Family Dental - November 2021
Timeline
Dental Assistant / Xray Technician
Douglas Dental And Orthodontics
11.2021 - 07.2023
Front End Associate / Cashier
Costco Wholesale Corp
10.2019 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Oakmont High School
- Certification of Dental Radiology, Rockstar Family Dental - November 2021
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