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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
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Experience
Dental Assistant, Catalano Liefer Bruno & Russell, September 2020-November 2020Red Hook , NY
- 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, Robert Half International, February 2018-November 2020Cleveland , OH
- 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 2017City , STATE
- 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, , CityMay 2004
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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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