Miquel A Starks
Elgin,SC
Summary
A veteran and college graduate with the goal of obtaining enriching and challenging new employment in a professional environment. I offer a variety of skills gained through both academic and employment experiences, along with excellent office and computer skills. I am honest, hardworking, and want to expand on my knowledge and technique.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Courier
Fedex
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Improved delivery efficiency by mapping optimal routes and prioritizing tasks based on urgency.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely deliveries and professional communication with clients.
- Maintained accurate records of pick-ups, deliveries, and vehicle maintenance to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Collaborated with teammates to streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and faster delivery times.
- Completed daily delivery assignments while adhering to strict time constraints, ensuring consistent service quality.
- Utilized GPS technology for precise navigation, minimizing delays and optimizing route planning.
- Kept vehicles clean and well-maintained, ensuring reliable performance for daily use.
Temp Dental Assistant
First Smiles Dental
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Ensured optimal oral health for pediatric patients with thorough teeth cleaning and fluoride treatments.
- Facilitated better communication between parents and providers through clear explanations of dental treatment plans and procedures.
- Utilized digital radiography equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images, aiding in accurate diagnoses and treatment planning.
- Educated parents on preventative measures such as proper brushing techniques, flossing habits, and nutritional choices that contribute positively to their child''s oral health.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Temp Dental Assistant
Absolute life Solution Dental Staffing Agency
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Dental Assistant
Trident General Dentistry
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, root canals, casts and impressions.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Dental Assistant
Vista Smiles of Columbia
11.2014 - 03.2017
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Dental Assistant
Warrior Family Dental
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Dental Technician
US Navy
11.2004 - 07.2007
- Sterilized dental instruments and equipment for patients
- Organized and prepared instruments for use of facilitating dentist
- Applied topical anesthetics to patients
- Removed stitches, made crowns
- Obtained patient records through personal questions and provided personal care and communication
- Scheduled appointments via phone and maintained patient and office records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Benedict College
Columbia, South Carolina05.2014
Skills
- Excellent Driving Skills
- Handheld Scanning Devices
- Package Pickup and Delivery
- Attention to Confidentiality
- Valid Driver's License
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Relations
- Patient Education
- Dental Impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Oral Surgery
- Periodontics and Endodontics
- Information Security
- Product Knowledge
- Consultative Sales
References
available upon request
Timeline
Courier
Fedex
05.2021 - 07.2023
Temp Dental Assistant
First Smiles Dental
10.2020 - 05.2021
Temp Dental Assistant
Absolute life Solution Dental Staffing Agency
08.2019 - 02.2020
Dental Assistant
Trident General Dentistry
11.2017 - 07.2019
Dental Assistant
Vista Smiles of Columbia
11.2014 - 03.2017
Dental Assistant
Warrior Family Dental
06.2014 - 10.2014
Dental Technician
US Navy
11.2004 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Benedict College
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