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Toni Nichols

Great Falls

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure dental assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Service Representative

Benefis Healthcare System
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective team collaboration and open communication channels.

Dental Assistant

Alpine Falls Dental Care
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • 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.

Optical Technician

Central Montana Eyecare
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted optometrists with eye examinations, ensuring accurate results and a comfortable experience for patients.
  • Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
  • Assisted with dilating patients or using eye medications when directed by optometrist.
  • Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.

Optician

Complete Eye Care
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Calibrated seg heights, vertex, and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
  • Evaluated incoming prescriptions from optometrists for accuracy before dispensing eyewear to prevent potential errors or dissatisfaction.

Sales Associate Team Leader

Calico Rodeo
02.2017 - 03.2021
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques, and company procedures.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Managed daily operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and optimal productivity levels within the team.
  • Conducted regular meetings with the team to review progress against goals, address challenges, and celebrate successes together.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Nursing

Great Falls College Montana State University
Great Falls

Skills

  • Patient registration
  • Insurance verification
  • Medical terminology
  • Appointment scheduling

Timeline

Patient Service Representative

Benefis Healthcare System
02.2025 - 05.2025

Dental Assistant

Alpine Falls Dental Care
09.2024 - 10.2024

Optical Technician

Central Montana Eyecare
01.2024 - 08.2024

Optician

Complete Eye Care
08.2020 - 12.2021

Sales Associate Team Leader

Calico Rodeo
02.2017 - 03.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Nursing

Great Falls College Montana State University
Toni Nichols