Rebekah Galliher
Chilhowie,VA
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems
Saltville, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Oak Hall Cap & Gown
Chilhowie, VA
07.2019 - 01.2024
- Verified proper labeling, packaging, shipping and receiving documentation prior to releasing products from the facility.
- Conducted visual and dimensional inspections of production parts to ensure conformance with customer specifications.
- Monitored manufacturing processes for compliance with quality standards.
- Implemented new methods for inspecting incoming materials as well as finished goods.
- Inspected incoming raw materials for non-conforming items and notified suppliers of any discrepancies.
- Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
Retail Associate
Heavenly Moments Consignment Boutique
Marion, VA
09.2013 - 10.2017
- Operated cash register to process payments from customers.
- Stocked and cleaned shelves while maintaining neat and orderly store.
- Assisted customers in finding products, answered questions, and made product recommendations.
- Maintained store appearance by stocking shelves, organizing merchandise displays, and cleaning counters.
- Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers, and enhance sales.
- Answered questions about current promotions and resolved issues according to store policies.
- Engaged with customers to determine appropriate items to fit needs.
- Performed price checks on items requested by customers.
- Processed online orders and ensured timely delivery of items.
- Participated in promotional activities such as setting up displays or distributing marketing materials.
- Tracked inventory levels for restocking purposes.
Education
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA05-2024
Certificate - Dental Radiation Safety
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA02-2024
High School Diploma -
Chilhowie High School
Chilhowie, VA06-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing & Coding
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VASkills
- Instrument preparation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Inventory Management
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Education
- Patient Services
- Patient Relations
- Dental Radiography
- Patient schedule management
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Knowledgeable in Dentrix software
- Team Collaboration
- Restorative procedures
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Experience in oral extraction
- Four-handed procedures
- Sterilization techniques
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- CPR certified
Affiliations
- Photography
- Arts
- Baking
- Exercising
- Music
Accomplishments
- High school honor roll
- Recognition in physical education in high school
Certification
- CPR certified
- Certified in Dental Radiation Safety
Languages
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems
01.2024 - Current
Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Oak Hall Cap & Gown
07.2019 - 01.2024
Retail Associate
Heavenly Moments Consignment Boutique
09.2013 - 10.2017
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Wytheville Community College
Certificate - Dental Radiation Safety
Northern Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Chilhowie High School
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing & Coding
Virginia Highlands Community College
- CPR certified
- Certified in Dental Radiation Safety
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