Tayler Gilliard
Callaway
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Personal Attention Dental Center
Panama City
01.2020 - 06.2025
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays between patients
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Dental Assistant
KidsKare P.C.
Clovis
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Maintained patient records and lab equipment; sterilize instruments; assisted with patient scheduling, billing and insurance claims and educated patients on post-operative and general oral health care.
- I maintained clean, sterile and positive environments optimizing patient comfort and safety.
- Built a loyal patient following and was frequently requested by patients to serve as their dental assistant.
Dental Assistant
Familia Dental
Clovis
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Scheduled appointments; exposed intraoral diagnostic x-rays in accordance with all the guidelines to ensure patient safety.
- I prepared multiple patients daily within a fast-paced environment to dental procedures.
- Maintained a clean, sterile and positive environment; optimized patient comfort and safety.
- Set up instrument trays and prepared dental materials.
Collection Technician
Aegis Science Corporation
Killeen
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Verified patient insurance data, retrieved specific ICD-9 codes for requisition forms, prepared patients for urinalysis and oral samples while ensuring a professional atmosphere under the clinic’s policy.
- Ensured the completeness of all paperwork before urine was sent to the laboratory, ordered and stocked lab supplies, answered all questions involving the billing of urinalysis or directed to the billing department, directed patient flow during collection and assisted clinical staff as needed.
Medical Assistant-Externship 200 hrs
Texas School of Business
Friendswood
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Front office: answered phones, scheduled appointments, faxed documents, maintained patient files, data entry, and insurance verification.
- Back Office: roomed patients, obtained accurate vitals, injections, collected and prepared laboratory specimens, sterilized medical instruments; sterilized patient rooms, assisted physicians with minor procedures and performed EKG’s.
Administration
Zoom Health Insurance
Orange
06.2011 - 04.2012
- Telemarketing, filing, and inputting/updating client contact information.
Education
Medical Assisting Certification -
Texas School of Business
Friendswood, TX06.2013
High School Diploma -
La Costa Canyon
Carlsbad, CA06.2008
Skills
- Instrument sterilization
- Patient education
- Dental radiography
- Inventory management
- Chair-side assistance
- Dental materials preparation
- Patient record keeping
- Equipment maintenance
- Appointment scheduling
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Emergency response preparedness
- Dental software management
- Infection control procedures
References
- Dr. Joesph Park DMD, KidsKare Family Dentistry, Clovis, NM, 88101, (562) 706-7704
- Dr. Sherry He DMD, KidsKare Family Dentistry, Clovis, NM, 88101, (801) 635-8806
- Sina Vahladatinia DMD, Familia Dental, Clovis, NM, 88101, (408) 355-5550
- Ajneesh Chhabra DMD, Familia Dental, Clovis, NM, 88101, (213) 290-1860
- Rebekah Fisher RDH, KidsKare Dentistry, Clovis, NM, 88101, (937) 321-3148
- Terri Youngblood RDH, KidsKare Dentistry, Clovis, NM, 88101, (806) 315-1062
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Personal Attention Dental Center
01.2020 - 06.2025
Dental Assistant
KidsKare P.C.
09.2017 - 09.2018
Dental Assistant
Familia Dental
05.2015 - 08.2017
Collection Technician
Aegis Science Corporation
08.2013 - 04.2014
Medical Assistant-Externship 200 hrs
Texas School of Business
09.2012 - 06.2013
Administration
Zoom Health Insurance
06.2011 - 04.2012
Medical Assisting Certification -
Texas School of Business
High School Diploma -
La Costa Canyon