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Mulliker (Merl) Jacob Jackson

Dental Assistant
Deer Park,NY

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Dedicate Dental professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

ABC Employment Agency (Debbie)
Bellmore, NY
03.2018 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10 procedures daily.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images by [Action] for review by dentist.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy and applying lead aprons.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.

Dental Assistant

West Chester Institute For Human Development
Valhalla, NY
02.2016 - 12.2018

Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
  • Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
  • Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
  • Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies

Dental Assistant

Stephen Akseizer DDS
Syosset, NY
09.2017 - 03.2018
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures

Dental Assistant, Chairside

Maple Dental Group (Dr. Gary Markovitz)
White Plains, New York
04.2011 - 12.2016
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions
  • Assisted dentist with paperwork and billing protocol for both routine and less common procedures
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
  • Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery
  • Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care
  • Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns and sealants
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
  • Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.
  • Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns and sealants.
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
  • Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
  • Assisted dentist with paperwork and billing protocol for both routine and less common procedures.
  • Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
  • Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment
  • Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using MS Excel and industry-standard registration software
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records
  • Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies with prompt patient scheduling and surgical support
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons

Education

Licensed Dental Assiting - Chair Side Dental Assiting

Ninth District Dental Association
Hawthorne, NY
06.2012

DA - Dental Assisting

Westchester School For Dental Assistants LLC
Elmsford, NY
04.2010

Cerificate - Dialysis Technology

Manhattan Institute
New York, NY
06.2008

CNA - Nursing Assistance

Caliber Training Institute
New York, NY
04.2003

High School Diploma -

Catholic Girls Vocational School
St.Lucia
05.1998

Timeline

Dental Assistant

ABC Employment Agency (Debbie)
03.2018 - Current

Dental Assistant

Stephen Akseizer DDS
09.2017 - 03.2018

Dental Assistant

West Chester Institute For Human Development
02.2016 - 12.2018

Dental Assistant, Chairside

Maple Dental Group (Dr. Gary Markovitz)
04.2011 - 12.2016

Licensed Dental Assiting - Chair Side Dental Assiting

Ninth District Dental Association

DA - Dental Assisting

Westchester School For Dental Assistants LLC

Cerificate - Dialysis Technology

Manhattan Institute

CNA - Nursing Assistance

Caliber Training Institute

High School Diploma -

Catholic Girls Vocational School

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