Alexandrea Steedley
Athens
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with experience at Mercy Health Center, skilled in dental radiography and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and streamline procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and compliance with HIPAA. Strong communicator, adept at collaborating with dental teams to improve workflow and patient satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Mercy Heath Center
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Supported dentists with chairside assistance during various treatments.
- Conducted preliminary examinations, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Collaborated with the dental team to enhance workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Dental Assistant
Athens Wellness Clinic
01.2025 - Current
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding treatment plans and procedures.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2027
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Patient education
- Electronic charting
- Dental staff assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- CPR/AED
Accomplishments
- Improved patient education by working with dentists to create patient education program covering general dental hygiene and post-surgical care.
- Mentored over 3 dental assistants.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Mercy Heath Center
08.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Athens Wellness Clinic
01.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Georgia