Tatanesha Mixon
Detroit,Michigan
Summary
Dynamic dental assistant with expertise in dental radiography and chair-side assistance at Detroit Caring Dentistry. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and streamline procedures through effective treatment room preparation and inventory management. Strong communicator dedicated to educating patients and ensuring a seamless experience. Committed to maintaining high standards of care and efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Detroit Caring Dentistry
Detroit, MI
10.2018 - 08.2024
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and efficiency.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies and reordered as necessary.
- Provided support in administrative tasks, including billing and insurance verification.
- 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.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- 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.
Housekeeper
Hawthorne Suites
Dearborn, Michigan
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Cleaned guest rooms to maintain a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Assisted in laundry tasks, including washing, folding, and distributing linens.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
Package Handler
FedEx
Belleville, Michigan
12.2013 - 06.2015
- Sorted packages by destination for efficient processing and delivery.
- Scanned packages using handheld devices for tracking and inventory management.
- Stacked boxes onto pallets in an efficient manner.
- Collaborated with team members on tasks such as sorting mail into designated bins.
Cashier
McDonald's
Detroit, Michigan
06.2010 - 05.2012
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at a fast-paced restaurant.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the front counter and dining area.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Education
GED -
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI10-2012
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Chair-side assistance
- Treatment room preparation
- Inventory management
- Appointment scheduling
- Insurance verification
- Surgical setup
Affiliations
Shopping and reading is my therapy.
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Detroit Caring Dentistry
10.2018 - 08.2024
Housekeeper
Hawthorne Suites
12.2016 - 07.2018
Package Handler
FedEx
12.2013 - 06.2015
Cashier
McDonald's
06.2010 - 05.2012
GED -
Washtenaw Community College
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