Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Dental Assistant
Timeline
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Tanjah Wheeler

Charlottesville,VA

Summary

I am a responsible candidate eager to provide safe and efficient patient care. Strong knowledge of sterilization methods, safety protocols and equipment care. Knowledgeable in inventory control and recordkeeping. Reliable and dedicated to providing superior customer service. Dependable worker with 3+ years experience in sterile processing. Hardworking and diligent with good time management and prioritization skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sterile Processing Technician

University Of Virginia
01.2021 - Current
  • Verify and maintain proper documents and record sterilization.
  • Pick instruments and supplies for surgeries.
  • Record biologicals and test results.
  • Inspect instruments, equipment and containers for cleanliness and make sure they properly functioning.
  • Maintain clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
  • Correct instrument sets according to current standards and count sheets with computer tracking systems.
  • Wrap trays, instrument packs, and sets.

Starbucks

Newcomb Hall
01.2020 - 12.2021

Preparing coffee using various preparation techniques and equipment. Selling coffee, coffee grinding and brewing equipment. Handling cash and credit transactions. Maintaining inventory and managing storage and supplies.

  • Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Double Tree Hotel

Doubletree By Hilton
09.2018 - 08.2019

Responsible for taking care of general cleanliness in the Hilton. I also provided sanitary amenities to residents. Duties include cleaning floors, making beds and dusting surfaces throughout the hotel rooms .

Dental Assistant

DR. INOUYE
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Greeted Patient
  • Create dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment
  • straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies
  • maintained a healthy and safe practice

Education

High School Diploma -

Charlottesville High School
Charlottesville, VA
05.2017

Skills

  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Computerized tracking & skills
  • Case cart assembly
  • Infection Control
  • Detail Oriented
  • Fast learner
  • Independent worker

Certification

Dental Assistant Certification

Dental Assistant

  • Ensure that patients are comfortable in the dental chair
  • Prepare patients and the work area for treatments and procedures
  • Sterilize dental instruments
  • Hand instruments to dentists during procedures
  • Dry patients' mouths using suction hoses and other equipment
  • Instruct patients in proper oral hygiene
  • Process x rays and complete lab tasks, under the direction of a dentist
  • Keep records of dental treatments
  • Schedule patient appointments
  • Work with patients on billing and payment

Timeline

Sterile Processing Technician

University Of Virginia
01.2021 - Current

Starbucks

Newcomb Hall
01.2020 - 12.2021

Double Tree Hotel

Doubletree By Hilton
09.2018 - 08.2019

Dental Assistant

DR. INOUYE
08.2017 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Charlottesville High School

Dental Assistant Certification

Tanjah Wheeler