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Danijha Foust

Memphis

Summary

Dynamic dental assistant with expertise in instrument preparation and patient education at J. Cox Orthodontics. Proven ability to enhance patient care coordination while adhering to OSHA and HIPAA regulations. Strong communicator skilled in electronic charting and Dolphin Software, ensuring efficient appointment scheduling and exceptional patient experiences.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

J. Cox Orthodontics
10.2023 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate using dolphin software.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for several procedures daily.
  • Assisted dentist by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for seating orthodontic appliances.
  • Properly set up Itero machine for dental scans.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene care with orthodontic equipment, retainers, and aligners.

Sales Associate

Target
07.2021 - 10.2023
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Delivered customer orders via Drive-up or pickup services with a positive attitude.
  • Aided customers in returns and exchanges.


Sales Associate

Marshalls
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Solved customer challenges by helpfully guiding customers around the store and suggesting relevant products to serve customer needs.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Worked flexible hours to meet business needs.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

Education

Dental Assisting Certification - Dental Assisting

Delta Technical College
Horn Lake, MS
10-2023

High School Diploma -

Mitchell
Memphis TN
06-2021

Skills

  • Instrument preparation
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Procedure support
  • OSHA regulations
  • Patient education
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Strong writing and verbal skills
  • Oral X-rays
  • Knowledgeable in Dolphin Software
  • Electronic charting
  • Dental terminology
  • Patient care coordination

Certification

  • RDA - Registered Dental Assistant with radiology
  • Radiology permit holder in MS
  • BLS and CPR Certification


Timeline

Dental Assistant

J. Cox Orthodontics
10.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

Target
07.2021 - 10.2023

Sales Associate

Marshalls
06.2020 - 07.2021

Dental Assisting Certification - Dental Assisting

Delta Technical College

High School Diploma -

Mitchell

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