Patrice Barnett
Atlant,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Perkins Dental Clinic
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 3-5 procedures daily.
Dental Assistant
Billy Johnson Dental Clinic
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Set up instruments, supplies and equipment as directed by dentist.
- Rinsed and suctioned patients` mouths during procedures.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- 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 x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- 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 3-5 procedures daily.
Youth Services Coordinator
Nicholas House
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Supported staff development through regular performance evaluations and goal setting, leading to improved program outcomes for young people served.
- Coordinated special events that showcased the talents of youth participants and raised awareness of the organization''s programs.
- Designed engaging learning experiences tailored to the unique needs of diverse groups of young people.
- Maintained consistent documentation of program activities, case management notes and reports.
- Created flyers and social media posts to inform clients of meetings, programs, and special events.
- Enhanced youth engagement by developing and implementing innovative programs and activities.
- Identified issues and opportunities to better serve residents and support organization's mission.
- Implemented data-driven strategies for measuring success in achieving desired outcomes for youth participants.
Machine Operator Technician
Diverse Staffing/ Boyd Operations
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Played an instrumental role in achieving targeted production goals while maintaining strict adherence to quality standards.
Mail Carrier
United States Post Office
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages, and ordered goods.
- Kept mail delivery records to track delivered and undelivered items and identify delivery issues.
- Followed Postal Service policies and procedures to maintain integrity of mail and protect customer information.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
- Monitored weather conditions regularly to adjust delivery routes accordingly.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
Administrative Assistant
Trinity Christian
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Car Salesperson
Kia
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
- Followed-up on warm Internet leads and responded to customer questions about vehicle availability, price, and options while fielding inquiries from various marketing websites.
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty, and optional products.
- Met customers on lot and in showroom to discuss available vehicles and options.
- Completed registration paperwork and sales documentation.
- Greeted customers on lot and in showroom to answer questions about brand and available inventory.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant
Red Cross
Fort Hood, TX05-2025
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Flexible and adaptable
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- BLS/CPR
- Radiology/ X-ray
- PMP - Project Management Professional (in Progress)
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Perkins Dental Clinic
12.2024 - 05.2025
Dental Assistant
Billy Johnson Dental Clinic
10.2024 - 05.2025
Youth Services Coordinator
Nicholas House
05.2022 - 11.2022
Machine Operator Technician
Diverse Staffing/ Boyd Operations
12.2020 - 05.2021
Mail Carrier
United States Post Office
11.2017 - 05.2018
Administrative Assistant
Trinity Christian
11.2016 - 02.2017
Car Salesperson
Kia
06.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Dental Assistant
Red Cross
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