Derica McBride
Conyers
Summary
Highly self-motivated individual with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills focused on customer satisfaction. Reliable with a strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Heartland Dental
06.2024 - Current
- Reviewed patient charts upon arrival and prepared procedure room based on unique customer needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough dental cleanings and oral health education.
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality care for patients.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, leading to better home care routines and overall oral health improvement.
Boatswain's Mate
United States Navy
10.2018 - Current
- Executed navigational needs, cautionary duties, planned and led structural maintenance and shipboard safety drills, and operated and maintained communication systems
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of materials
- Correspond with multiple shipping companies about about shipments, documents, and shipping methods
- Ensures hazard identification, risk assessment, and integration were addressed prior to and during the organizations operations
Dental Assistant
Covington Family Dentistry
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted the dentist and hygienist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Set up and broke down operatory rooms pre and post treatment
- Took dental radiographs
- Managed infection control by sterilization
Courier/ Package Handler
FedEx
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Responsible for the loading and unloading of delivery truck
- Performed vehicle inspection before and after every daily route
- Secured all packages safely inside the truck to prevent damages
- Maintained delivery log for pickup and delivery of products to various locations
Team Assistant
Help A Child Smile
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Performed dental charting on clinical findings
- Maintained a clean and orderly work environment
- Managed infection control by sterilization
- Promoted personal and team safety
Education
High School Diploma -
Newton High School
Covington, GADental Assisting - undefined
Altierus Career College
Skills
Appointment scheduling
Instrument sterilization
Patient comfort
Customer service
Dental radiography
Multitasking
Infection control proficiency
Adaptability and flexibility
Time management abilities
Certification
Dental Assisting, Altierus Career College, 2021, Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Heartland Dental
06.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Covington Family Dentistry
04.2021 - 07.2022
Courier/ Package Handler
FedEx
04.2019 - 03.2020
Boatswain's Mate
United States Navy
10.2018 - Current
Team Assistant
Help A Child Smile
03.2016 - 01.2017
Dental Assisting - undefined
Altierus Career College
High School Diploma -
Newton High School
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