Erin M. Yerkes
Savannah,GA
Summary
Sterilization Tech healthcare professional offering over 8 years of experience in a fast-paced setting. Competent in organizing charts, radiographs, records, preparing patient chairs and trays, and supporting the orthodontic assistants and doctors. Proficient in Oral Hygiene instruction for new patients, and Triage for patients and parents with Covid-19 screening questions. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Assistant and Front Desk Assistant
Crawford Orthodontic Care
01.2018 - 02.2023
- General Front Desk duties including chart preparation and filing.
- Panorex and Cephalometrix x-rays taken and processed for New Patient appointments.
- Sterilization techniques used for clinic, preparing and clearing chairs and trays needed for patient treatment.
- For Covid-19, Dental practice protocol, ran patient and parent triage.
Clinic Assistant and Front Desk Assistant
Peggy H. Whatley, D.D.S.
05.2014 - 01.2018
- Handled chart purging project for the Summer of 2015.
- Began with general Front Desk duties including chart preparation and filing.
- Learned Panorex and Cephalometric x-ray techniques and processing used for New Patient appointments.
- Learned sterilization techniques used for clinic, preparing and clearing chairs and trays needed for patient treatment.
Education
No Degree - History
Georgia Perimeter College
Dunwoody, GABachelor of Arts - Geography
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05-2017
High School Diploma -
Chattahoochee High School
Alpharetta, GA05-2011
Skills
Take and process Panorex and Cephalometric radiographs
Set up trays and run sterilization of instruments for clinic
Run Weekly spore test for Statim autoclave
Make new patient charts
Screen emergency patients
Run Triage for patients and parents with Covid-19 screening questions
Academic Awards and Distinctions
Chattahoochee High School:
Cougar Pride Award - 2010/11
Outstanding Student Award - Economics 2010/11
Outstanding Student Award - Discrete Math/Statistics 2010/11
Cougar Pride Award - Science 2009/10
Outstanding Student Award - Spanish 2008-09
Honors
Homecoming Court - Sophomore Maid - 2008
Organizations/Memberships
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Japanese Culture Club
Young Republicans
Community Service
Chattahoochee High School - School Store:
Made sales and stocked supplies - 2009 to 2011
North Metro Miracle League:
Worked the concession stand during baseball season - 2009 to 2011
Challenger Division - Little League:
Was a Buddy for children/adolescents with developmental disabilities - 2007 to 2009
Timeline
Clinic Assistant and Front Desk Assistant
Crawford Orthodontic Care
01.2018 - 02.2023
Clinic Assistant and Front Desk Assistant
Peggy H. Whatley, D.D.S.
05.2014 - 01.2018
No Degree - History
Georgia Perimeter College
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Kennesaw State University
High School Diploma -
Chattahoochee High School
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