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DENTAL ASSISTANT
Summary

Knowledgeable and professional Receptionist skilled in administrative support and customer service. Bringing 15 years of experience managing fast-paced, front desk operations. Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills.

Skills
  • Meticulous and organized
  • Business operations understanding
  • Organization and efficiency
  • Multi-line telephone skills
  • Office equipment operations
  • Recordkeeping and bookkeeping
  • Document control
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Data entry
  • Technologically savvy
  • Multitasking ability
  • PC proficient
  • Flexible
  • Professional and polished presentation
Experience
Dental Assistant, Peak Dental, September 2020-November 2020Tacoma, WA
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, flossing methods, brushing techniques.
  • Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery by.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system using and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments, prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
  • Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment by greeting warmly, explaining procedure details.
  • Supported dentist chairside with procedures including ortho, oral surgery and endodontics.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
  • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Receptionist, Peak Dental, February 2018-November 2020Tacoma, WA
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
  • Educated patients and families on treatments, procedures, medications, continuing care and community resources.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments with patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Coordinated between patients and healthcare professionals to meet patient needs.
  • Checked daily doctor schedules and verified insurance.
  • Met with patients and their families to discuss medical procedures, medications, treatments and continuing care plans.
  • Documented and managed patient information using [Software].
  • Ran credit card batches and balanced deposits on a daily basis.
  • Referred patients to appropriate professionals and services.
  • Answered patient questions and fielded complaints.
  • Greeted visitors, assessed needs and directed to appropriate personnel.
Endodontic Dental Assistant and Receptionist, Brevard Endodontics, September 2003-November 2017Melbourne, FL
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
  • Took pre operative and post operative periapical xrays.
  • Assisted Chairside during surgical and non surgical procedures.
  • Sterilized instruments for patients safety.
  • Stayed up to date on CPR and OSHA training
  • Maintained dental lab equipment by sanitizing surfaces and organizing tools, instruments and equipment.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
  • Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
  • Greeted visitors, assessed needs and directed to appropriate personnel.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
  • Prepared, compiled and filed documents as well as reports presented to various parties.
  • Entered data in software to keep records of information.
  • Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Organized and updated schedules and monthly calendar obligations for various levels of management and staff.
  • Prepared Bank deposits for the bank
Education and Training
High School DiplomaMelbourne Senior High School, , Melbourne, FLMay 2004
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Peak Dental
  • Brevard Endodontics

School Attended

  • Melbourne Senior High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Dental Assistant
  • Receptionist
  • Endodontic Dental Assistant and Receptionist

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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