Tamiaya Dawson
25706 S Hoover
Summary
Dental professional with experience at Progressive Dental, excelling in equipment sterilization and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective team collaboration and support during complex procedures. Committed to maintaining safety protocols while fostering positive patient experiences and ensuring efficient office operations.
Experienced with patient care and dental procedure support, ensuring smooth clinic operations. Utilizes effective sterilization and infection control practices for safe environment. Knowledge of dental software and radiography, enhancing patient care quality and clinic efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Progressive Dental
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation, ensuring comfort and understanding of procedures.
- Managed sterilization processes for dental instruments, adhering to safety protocols.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools and materials efficiently.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists during complex restorative procedures such as implants or root canals, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Enhanced oral health for patients through preventive treatments, restorative procedures, and patient education.
Package Handler
Amazon
08.2019 - Current
- Learned and adhered to safety protocols while handling packages in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted in sorting and organizing incoming and outgoing shipments efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area for optimal productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new processes and technologies within the packaging operations.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
Dental Receptionist
Destiny Dental
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations to enhance office workflow.
- Processed patient registrations and insurance verifications efficiently, ensuring accurate records.
- Coordinated communication between patients and dental team, fostering positive patient experiences.
- Handled billing inquiries and payment processing with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Provided excellent customer service by promptly addressing patient inquiries via phone, email, or in-person interactions.
Education
Associate of Science -
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, ILHigh School Diploma -
Thornton Fractional North High School
Calumet City, ILSkills
- Equipment sterilization
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Progressive Dental
08.2024 - Current
Dental Receptionist
Destiny Dental
08.2023 - 10.2024
Package Handler
Amazon
08.2019 - Current
Associate of Science -
Prairie State College
High School Diploma -
Thornton Fractional North High School