Sha'Corrie Weddington
Dallas,TX
Summary
Skilled dental assistant with 4+ yrs experience in supporting dentists and hygienists to deliver quality oral care. Demonstrated ability to manage patient records, prepare treatment rooms, and assist with dental procedures efficiently. Known for strong organizational skills and capability to maintain sterile environments, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Coppell Dental
Coppell, TX
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
- Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Took on lead assistant duties
- Assisted in the training of new dental assistants by providing guidance on protocols and processes.
DENTAL ASSISTANT/ FRONT DESK
Prime Dental
Mckinney, TX
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences
- Collaborated with clinical coordinator on schedule and follow-up of patient care and treatment
- Offered gentle support and delivered compassionate care during dental procedures
- Followed stringent security protocols to maintain patient confidentiality information
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms
- Transferred instruments and provided suction during procedures
- Disposed of hazardous waste in accordance with clinic protocols
- Educated patients on proper oral care habits and disease prevention
- Charted patient data and treatment in electronic health records system
- Made patient reminder calls and followed up on missed appointments
- Operated office equipment, such as voice mail messaging systems and used word processing, spreadsheet and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories and medical records
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate staff
- Transmitted correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail and fax.
DENTAL ASSISTANT, CHAIRSIDE
Signature Smile
Plano, TX
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Mixed compounds for cleaning or filling teeth
- Charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist
- Used various dental instruments to safely and properly clean teeth
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and set up instrument trays to assist dentist
- Provided postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist
- Charted patient data and treatment in electronic health records system
- Transferred instruments and provided suction during procedures
- Made patient reminder calls and followed up on missed appointments
- Followed infection-control standards and sanitization protocols to safeguard patients and staff
- Followed stringent security protocols to maintain patient confidentiality information.
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Amazon
Balch Springs, TX
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Used scanners to document pertinent carton level information
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from delivery trucks after completing order documentation
- Sorted and organized merchandise in preparation for shipment
- Moved products and equipment to appropriate locations to maintain workspace cleanliness
- Reported malfunctioning and damaged equipment to supervisors for repair.
SALES ASSOCIATE
Victoria's Secret
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Greeted and escorted customers to product racks and shelves to assist with finding merchandise
- Followed checklist to complete retail store opening and closing activities
- Operated cash register and POS to process sales transactions and handle payments
- Introduced promotions and sale opportunities, enticing customers
- Engaged with guests to understand and anticipate customer service needs
- Kept signage and merchandise displays organized and up-to-date, promoting visual presentation standards
- Promoted benefits of store credit cards or customer loyalty programs to encourage repeat business
- Performed cleaning tasks, keeping store neat and organized
- Used knowledge of company products and services to recommend solutions to customers
- Represented brand during special events, customer interactions and sales.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP
Nielsen company
Plano, TX
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Delivered personalized customer service relating to questions and promptly resolved basic problems on customer accounts
- Developed and maintained working knowledge of internal policies, procedures and services to appropriately address customer issues
- Utilized automated systems to log and retrieve call information
- Responded to telephone inquiries and complaints following standard operating procedures
- Read from scripts to promote uniformity and consistency in communications
- Recorded details of inquiries or complaints to maintain up-to-date records of customer interactions and transactions.
Education
Dental Assistant -
CONCORDE CAREER COLLEGE
TX, Apr 2020ExternshipDental -
BRECKINRIDGE DENTAL
TX, May 2020Skills
- Equipment Sterilization
- Procedure Support
- Instrument preparation
- Patient Education
- Inventory Management
- Restorative procedures
- Knowledgeable in Dentrix, Open Dental, Eaglesoft
- Taking X-rays/Pano/CT
- CPR/BLS Certified
- Human Trafficking
- Temporary Crowns/Coronal Polishing
- Excellent Itero Scanner
- Ortho/Invisalign Knowledge
- Whitening Trays/Nightguards
- Oral Surgery/Implants/Cosmetic
Certification
DENTAL ASSISTANT
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Coppell Dental
07.2023 - 07.2024
DENTAL ASSISTANT/ FRONT DESK
Prime Dental
11.2021 - 03.2022
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Amazon
10.2021 - 01.2022
DENTAL ASSISTANT, CHAIRSIDE
Signature Smile
07.2021 - 01.2022
SALES ASSOCIATE
Victoria's Secret
11.2019 - 02.2020
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP
Nielsen company
08.2019 - 11.2019
Dental Assistant -
CONCORDE CAREER COLLEGE
ExternshipDental -
BRECKINRIDGE DENTAL