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Marceia Turner

Memphis

Summary

Dental Assistant with comprehensive background in patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Skilled in assisting with routine and complex dental procedures while maintaining patient comfort. Demonstrated strengths include knowledge of dental hygiene best practices and ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently. Notable for enhancing overall oral health by providing diligent support to dentists during examinations and surgeries.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Leap kids pediatric dental
Little Rock
01.2024 - Current
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
  • Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
  • Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.

Patient Navigator

Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta
04.2023 - 02.2025
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure timely access to appropriate services.
  • Helped coordinate transportation arrangements for those without reliable means of getting around.
  • Obtained informed consent and payment documentation from patients and filed in system.
  • Monitored patient progress through follow-up calls and visits.

Patient Care Technician

Ridgecrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Jonesboro
02.2022 - 06.2024
  • Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.

Nursing Attendant

Avalon Nursing Home
West Memphis
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming floors.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Education

Dental Assistant - Dental Assistsnt

Apex Dental Education
Little Rock, AR
03-2020

Skills

  • Dental radiography
  • Infection control
  • Patient education
  • Dental software
  • Patient scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Leap kids pediatric dental
01.2024 - Current

Patient Navigator

Grady Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - 02.2025

Nursing Attendant

Avalon Nursing Home
01.2023 - 04.2024

Patient Care Technician

Ridgecrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
02.2022 - 06.2024

Dental Assistant - Dental Assistsnt

Apex Dental Education
Marceia Turner