Shaun Taiste
Columbus,GA
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Enhanced dentist's efficiency through strategic retraction of the patient's oral soft tissues.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
Sales Associate
Dollar General
Columbus, GA
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Resolved customer inquiries and provided assistance.
- Operated cash register and scanner to total purchases, collected payments, and made change.
- Executed established processes for organizing and replenishing shelves with new stock.
- Maintain cleanliness of store, including trash removal and floor mopping.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
News Content Specialist, Editor
Raycom Media/ WTVM
Columbus, GA
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Assembling and setting up equipment
- Planning, preparing and rehearsing scenes
- Followed camera scripts
- Creatively framing and capturing action
- Responded quickly to directions
- Liaising with lighting and technical staff
- Prepared sound equipment
- Advanced knowledge of computer systems, both PCs and Apple
- Excellent hearing and an ear for detail
- Knowledge of sound and recording equipment
- Technical aptitude
- Coordinates with writers and designers
- Monitor and record network feeds
- Maintain archives
- Recorded over 115 commercials, and live broadcasts, and pre recorded material.
Logistics Specialist
US Navy
06.2009 - 04.2013
- Executed logistics support for material, postal, bulk fuel and supply chain operations at sea and on land.
- Assisted in relief efforts for tsunami and earthquake in Japan.
- Supported operations on a United States ship, accommodating five civilian ships and three submarines.
- Ensured proper handling and storage of important parts spread across 2000 pallets.
- Scheduled material deliveries, equipment repair and shipment transportation.
- Maintained records of damaged goods, backorders and applicable regulatory reporting.
- Coordinated and monitored the transportation of goods between warehouses, customers, vendors, and other locations.
- Liaised with suppliers and customers to resolve any shipping or receiving issues promptly.
- Utilized logistics software to optimize supply chain processes and improve efficiency.
- Assisted in troubleshooting any problems that may arise during the delivery process.
- Monitored regular maintenance and protection of project infrastructures and equipment.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Directed team activities by establishing task priorities and providing guidance.
- Abided by safety training protocols and accident preparedness procedures to maintain safe working conditions.
- Participated in logistics planning and forecasting activities to meet future demand effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of all deliveries using automated systems or manual documents.
- Implemented and oversaw compliance with safety and handling procedures for all shipments.
- Conducted inventory checks and resolved discrepancies.
- Managed movement, sorting and loading of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Worked with team members to improve process integration and flow.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding their orders status.
- Scheduled shipments to customer warehouses via in-house tracking system.
- Checked items into computer system, printed labels and directed to storage locations.
- Explained proposed solutions to customers and management through oral presentations and written proposals.
- Supervised warehouse personnel in loading and unloading cargo containers or trucks.
Postal Clerk
US Navy
Sasebo, Japan
06.2009 - 04.2013
- Maintained accurate records of received cash payments, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Improved customer satisfaction by planning more effective routes and updating service standards.
- Cleaned and checked over vehicle after completion of daily deliveries.
- Obtained receipts for registered and certain insured mail.
- Provided assistance to customers in completing necessary forms for mailing parcels and letters.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment to move large items and containers.
- Utilized factors such as package shape and final destination to sort into correct bins for delivery.
- Ensured all USPS regulations were followed while handling confidential materials such as registered mail.
- Weighed packages for shipping and applied appropriate postage stamps or labels.
- Handled undeliverable mail in accordance with established procedures.
- Inspected parcel wrappings before accepting them from customers to ensure they meet postal regulations.
- Processed passport applications according to established guidelines.
- Offered support and advice to newer personnel to improve performance.
- Organized postal documents such as manifests, orders, receipts, reports. for filing purposes.
- Sold stamps and money orders to mail customers along daily route.
- Weighed parcels, calculating costs based on type, total weight and final destination.
- Assisted other clerks with difficult tasks related to processing large volumes of mail efficiently.
- Supported shipping and receiving needs by loading and unloading transportation vehicles and containers.
- Sorted and processed incoming mail by sorting into post office boxes, general delivery, and street address.
- Set goals and operating procedures that maximized employee effectiveness.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA12-2024
High School Diploma -
Hardaway HS
Columbus, GA05.2006
Some College (No Degree) -
Adjutant General School
Fort Jackson, SCSome College (No Degree) -
Columbus State University
Columbus, GASkills
- Patient schedule management
- Patient care coordination
- Patient education
- Computer Skills
- Telephone Skills
- Autonomous Task Management
- Organized
- Collaborative Team Player
Certification
- Radiology
Accomplishments
- Diploma of Dental Assisting
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Columbus Technical College
01.2024 - 11.2024
Sales Associate
Dollar General
02.2022 - 02.2023
News Content Specialist, Editor
Raycom Media/ WTVM
06.2017 - 09.2018
Logistics Specialist
US Navy
06.2009 - 04.2013
Postal Clerk
US Navy
06.2009 - 04.2013
- Radiology
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Columbus Technical College
High School Diploma -
Hardaway HS
Some College (No Degree) -
Adjutant General School
Some College (No Degree) -
Columbus State University
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