Tatum Ross
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Starbucks, excelling in operational management and strategic goal setting. Expertise in team collaboration and time management enhances efficiency and productivity. Skilled in infection control and chairside assistance, contributing significantly to improved patient care outcomes. Committed to achieving high standards and fostering success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant Externship
Fulton Dental
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted chairside procedures, including amalgam and composite restorations, oral surgery, crown/bridge, night guard impressions, and delivery.
- Set up and broke down the operatory before and after patients.
- Performed X-rays and dental charting.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments for use in dental treatments.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
Supervisor
Starbucks
Puyallup, WA
05.2018 - 03.2025
- Displayed composure in high-traffic situations and unforeseen incidents, maintaining operational standards effectively.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning during assigned shifts.
- Assigned tasks to partners and oversaw their execution.
- Set strategic goals to drive overall success.
- Recognized challenges ahead of time and acted to prevent disruption.
Front Desk Receptionist
Sunset Chevrolet
Sumner, WA
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Executed journal entries and various payment forms.
- Managed inquiries independently, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
- Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
UEI College
Tacoma, WA05-2025
Associate of Arts - Arts and Science
Bellevue Community College
Bellevue, WA06.2016
Skills
- Patient care
- Infection control
- Time management
- Dental radiography
- HIPAA compliance
- Chairside assistance
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- First aid training
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Presidents list and Honor Roll while attending UEI.
Certification
- AHA CPR - Expires March 2027
- HIPAA
- RDA in Washington - Expires May 2026
- DA diploma from UEI Tacoma
- Cybersecurity Awareness
Timeline
Dental Assistant Externship
Fulton Dental
04.2025 - 05.2025
Supervisor
Starbucks
05.2018 - 03.2025
Front Desk Receptionist
Sunset Chevrolet
05.2016 - 05.2018
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
UEI College
Associate of Arts - Arts and Science
Bellevue Community College
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