Molly Younce
Boone,NC
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic professional with a strong background in afterschool program leadership and dental healthcare. Hold a certificate in dental radiography and dental assisting, showcasing commitment to excellence in oral healthcare. Proven ability to manage and coordinate activities for diverse groups, coupled with a solid foundation in dental procedures and radiographic techniques. Seeking to leverage experience and skills to contribute effectively to a dynamic team in a role that combines passion for education and dental care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
High Country Community Health
01.2024 - Current
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 8 procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- 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.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by the dentist.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
AFTER SCHOOL GROUP LEADER
Watauga County Schools
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Ensure the safety of all students participating in the after school program through conscious, active supervision and consistent behavior management and discipline
- Responsible for maintaining student attendance and notifying the Program Coordinator if a student is absent or missing from an activity
- Ensure that students are picked up by an authorized parent/guardian
- Reporting any incidents or accidents immediately to the Program Coordinator and/or to any other persons as directed by the Program Coordinator
- Report ALL all injuries or incidents to the parent or guardian each day
- Documentation of accident or incidents
- Reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to appropriate school personnel and the Department of Social Services
- Supervise a group of up to 20 students
- Correspond with students in a face-to-face manner, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, and making them feel welcome and comfortable
- Complete, post, and carry out weekly activity plans and taking into consideration the particular interests of students in the group
- Ensure appropriateness of the activity and monitor student engagement
- Activity plans should conform to licensing/SACERS standards and include approved educational, recreational, and enrichment activities that are both staff-led and self-directed
- Organize, set up, and clean up activities and equipment
- Cleaning and sanitizing tables, equipment, and after-school space as directed by licensing guidelines
- Ensure that students, staff, and other employees/volunteers follow appropriate hand-washing guidelines
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, supervisors, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders
- Notify the Program Coordinator with concerns and suggestions for improvement
- Ensure that the Program Coordinator, classroom teachers, parents/guardians apprised of the student's progress and behavior
- Learn and follow all policies and procedures of the program, including applicable school policies and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Watauga High School
NC, 28607Associate of Arts - undefined
Caldwell Community College
NC, 2860701.2024
Dental Assisting - undefined
Accelerated Dental Academy
NC, 2860711.2023
Skills
- Self Starter
- Adaptability
- Friendly
- Organized
- Team Player
Certification
- Accelerated Academy, 373 Boone Heights Dr, Boone, NC, 28607, Molly Younce, Dental Radiography, 11/18/2023
- Accelerated Academy, 373 Boone Heights Dr, Boone, NC, 28607, Molly Younce, Dental Assisting, 11/18/2023
Timeline
Dental Assistant
High Country Community Health
01.2024 - Current
AFTER SCHOOL GROUP LEADER
Watauga County Schools
08.2020 - 12.2023
Associate of Arts - undefined
Caldwell Community College
Dental Assisting - undefined
Accelerated Dental Academy
High School Diploma -
Watauga High School
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