Rebecca Touchton
Registered Dental Assistant
Huntington,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple assignments with a positive, upbeat attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Multi-faceted candidate exhibiting desire and ability to learn new skills, take critical, constructive direction and work as a team member. Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Riley Group (Fed Ex Ground)
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
CDL Truck Driver
Celadon Trucking
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
Registered Dental Assistant
Jennings And Ratliff Family Dentistry
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- 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.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Used [Software] to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- 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, applying lead aprons.
- Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
Registered Dental Assistant
Joshua A. Austin, DDS
06.2009 - 06.2014
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- 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.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Used Dentix, EZ Dental, Eaglesoft to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Education
No Degree - CDL
Celadon Truck Driving Academy
Laredo, TX03.2017
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
North Harris County College
Houston, TX10.1990
Skills
- Customer Satisfaction
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- DOT Requirements
- Dry Vans
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- GPS and Route Planning
- Air Brake Certification
- Office Management
- Patient Counseling
- Coronal Polishing
- Team Collaboration
- Restorative Procedures
- Patient Schedule Management
- Patient Data Gathering
- Taking X-Rays
- Critical Thinking
- Electronic Charting
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Dental Impressions
- Temporary Restorations
- Dentrix Proficiency
- Sealant Application
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Surgical Extractions
- Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics (CEREC)
- Reading Comprehension
- Health and Safety Practices
- Customer Satisfaction
- Customer Satisfaction
- Kodak SOFTDENT
- Planning Abilities
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Basic Math Skills
- Defensive Driver Training
- DOT Compliance
- Weight Limits
- Route Management
- Fuel Logs
- Adjusting Routes
- Patient Relations
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Oral Health Care
- Patient Intake Procedures
- Restorative Dentistry
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- Surgical Setup
- Placing Crowns
- Regulatory Compliance
- Emergency Dental Care
- Treatment Room Cleanup
- Sanitation Protocols
- X-Ray Processing
- Instrument Selection
- Radiation Protection
- Sterilization Techniques
- Oral Surgery
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Digital Radiographs
- Impression Taking
- Patient Care Standards
- Rapport Development
- Preliminary Impressions
- Post-Operative Procedures
- Universal Precautions
- Patterson EagleSoft
- Autoclave Operation
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Personable Communication
- Postoperative Education
- Manage Schedules
- Paralleling Techniques
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Restorative Materials
- Inventory Replenishment
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Riley Group (Fed Ex Ground)
05.2018 - 06.2018
CDL Truck Driver
Celadon Trucking
03.2017 - 05.2018
Registered Dental Assistant
Jennings And Ratliff Family Dentistry
06.2014 - 08.2016
Registered Dental Assistant
Joshua A. Austin, DDS
06.2009 - 06.2014
No Degree - CDL
Celadon Truck Driving Academy
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
North Harris County College
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