Rachelle Abell
Summerville,SC
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Palmetto Endodontics
Columbia, SC
09.2023 - Current
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, and cements for use by the dentist.
Dental Assistant
Charleston Endodontics
Charleston, SC
11.2022 - 08.2023
- 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
- 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
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
- Prepared patient X-rays and images with CBCT and regular PAs for review by dentist
- CPR certified
- Radiology certification
- Administered Nitrous under staff and doctor supervision.
Surgical Assistant
Oral Surgery And Dental Implant Specialist
Charleston, SC
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
UPS Supervisor
UPS
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
- Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
Education
High School Diploma -
Summerville High School
05.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Radiology Technology
Southeastern College
Columbia Skills
- Priority management
- Training and mentoring
- Business administration
- Strategic planning
- Team Building
- Problem-Solving
- Decision Making
- Taking X-Rays
- Radiation Protection
- Chair Side Assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- CPR certification
- Radiation certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Palmetto Endodontics
09.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Charleston Endodontics
11.2022 - 08.2023
Surgical Assistant
Oral Surgery And Dental Implant Specialist
08.2022 - 11.2022
UPS Supervisor
UPS
09.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Summerville High School
Some College (No Degree) - Radiology Technology
Southeastern College
- CPR certification
- Radiation certification
Similar Profiles
Rachelle AbellRachelle Abell
Dental Assistant at Palmetto EndodonticsDental Assistant at Palmetto Endodontics
Perry BurrowPerry Burrow
Crawlspace Tech. at Palmetto Exterminators And Palmetto Mosquito ControlCrawlspace Tech. at Palmetto Exterminators And Palmetto Mosquito Control
John ParsonsJohn Parsons
Pest Control Technician at Palmetto Exterminators And Palmetto Mosquito ControlPest Control Technician at Palmetto Exterminators And Palmetto Mosquito Control