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)
4835 Parker Henderson Rd, Fort Worth, Texas 76119
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
9050 E. 33rd Indianapolis, IN 46235
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
16500 San Pedro Ave, Ste 400 San Antonio, TX 78232
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
4553 N. Loop 1604 W. San Antonio, Texas 77249
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