Destiney Smith
Henderson,NC
Summary
Top-notch public health leader with experience in developing and implementing health education programs for diverse populations. Skilled in creating educational materials and delivering presentations. Strong background in health promotion, community outreach and program evaluation with commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing health disparities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified dental assistant
HIGH HOUSE PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
07.2023 - Current
- Educate patients on proper oral care habits and disease prevention while offering gentle support and delivered compassionate care during dental procedures
- Performed chairside duties such as suctioning, handling instruments, mixing materials, and applying topical anesthetic, dental sealants, and fluoride
- Ensured that all medical records were kept up-to-date and accurate
- Working together with my team to ensure sterilization of instruments are complete
- Work together with the team to stock and keep the office clean and organized
Assistant Practice Manager
CAROLINA PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Assigned, prioritized, and delegated tasks and responsibility to employees as well as evaluated performance through regular feedback
- Utilized strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address administrative and clinical issues
- Responsible for hiring, mentoring, and training new employees on company policies and procedures
- Build all team schedules and shifts and prepare for and lead monthly team meetings
- Responsible for maintaining equipment and a healthy practice budget
Dental Assistant
CAROLINA PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Was considered the preferred DA by at least 15 different families due to outstanding high quality patient care as well as excellent customer service skills
- Educated patients on proper oral care habits and disease prevention while offering gentle support and delivered compassionate care during dental procedures
- Performed chairside duties such as suctioning, handing instruments, mixing materials, and applying topical anesthetic, dental sealants, and fluoride
- Ensured that all medical records were kept up-to-date and accurate
- Awarded Heart of Carolina Pediatric Dentistry voted by team members for outstanding work ethic
Front Desk Receptionist
CAROLINA PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Handled multi-line phone system and promptly transferred calls while monitoring front desk traffic to support customer satisfaction
- Processed payments received from customers via cash or credit card transactions accurately and efficiently
- Performed data entry and administrative duties such as filing, scanning documents, updating databases, and assisted with the completion of forms
Front Desk Receptionist
HENDERSON PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Handled multi-line phone system and promptly transferred calls while monitoring front desk traffic to support customer satisfaction
- Processed payments received from customers via cash or credit card transactions accurately and efficiently
- Performed data entry and administrative duties such as filing, scanning documents, updating databases, and assisted with the completion of forms
Kindergarten Teacher
HENDERSON COLLEGIATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Oversaw and taught a class of about 27 kindergarten students at a school that was rated as one of the best in the nation
- Students learned reading and math at high levels even completing math word problems
- Developed educational lesson plans to ensure students successfully excelled at the curriculum level
- Responsible for attending professional development meetings, curriculum and lesson plan training, and diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings
- Responsible for meeting with my mentor weekly to thoroughly practice my position as an instructor and get in the moment feedback as needed
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health
University of N.C-Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of N.C.- Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2017
Skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Very fast learner
- Photographic memory
- Strong leadership skills
- Proficient in goal setting and execution
- High expertise in Microsoft Word
- High expertise in Excel
- High expertise in PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work well alone or in teams
- Positive attitude
- Enthusiasm
- Ability to take initiative
- Knack for helping people
- Ensuring others reach their fullest potential
Certification
- Xray Certified including Nomad Pro 2
- CPR/BLS
- Nitrous Oxide Certified
- Coronal Polishing Certified
- HIPAA/OSHA
- Certified Dental Assistant by DANB
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Certified dental assistant
HIGH HOUSE PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Practice Manager
CAROLINA PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
04.2022 - 07.2023
Dental Assistant
CAROLINA PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
10.2020 - 04.2022
Front Desk Receptionist
HENDERSON PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
07.2019 - 02.2020
Front Desk Receptionist
CAROLINA PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
03.2019 - 10.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
HENDERSON COLLEGIATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
05.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of N.C.- Greensboro
Master of Public Health - Public Health
University of N.C-Chapel Hill
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