Mika Ratliff
Belcher
Summary
Dynamic dental assistant with proven expertise in equipment sterilization and treatment room setup at Pikeville Pediatric Dentistry. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through efficient chairside assistance and maintaining a sterile environment. Strong collaborator with a commitment to oral hygiene education and optimizing resource allocation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Pikeville Pediatric Dentistry
04.2018 - 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.
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Volleyball Coach
Pike County Board Of Education
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to share best practices, leading to overall program improvement.
- Established a supportive environment that encouraged growth, accountability, sportsmanship among players.
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Enhanced athletes'' skills through targeted drills, strength training, and individualized coaching.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
Cashier
Justice For Girls
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Cashier
Pine Mountain Gifts
03.2015 - 03.2016
Education
Masters In Elementary Education - Education
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KYBachelors General Studies - Teaching
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2023
Associate Of Applied Science - Teaching
Big Sandy Community College
Pikeville, KY05.2017
Skills
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Team collaboration
- Patient scheduling
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
Timeline
Volleyball Coach
Pike County Board Of Education
03.2020 - 03.2023
Dental Assistant
Pikeville Pediatric Dentistry
04.2018 - Current
Cashier
Justice For Girls
03.2016 - 03.2018
Cashier
Pine Mountain Gifts
03.2015 - 03.2016
Masters In Elementary Education - Education
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelors General Studies - Teaching
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate Of Applied Science - Teaching
Big Sandy Community College
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