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DENTAL ASSISTANT
Summary

Reliable professional skilled at coordinating supplies, records and schedules to keep office teams on-task and ready for daily demands. Proficient in using diverse software to produce professional spreadsheets, reports and correspondence. Positive, upbeat and service-oriented attitude toward completing tasks.

Skills
  • Front Desk Management
  • Customer Management
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Digital Radiographs
  • Coronal Polishing
  • Pit and Fissure Sealants
  • Dental Insurance Billing
  • Dentrix Proficiency
  • Lab Organization
  • Oral Surgery/Periodontics/Endodontic
  • OSHA Certified
  • HIPAA Compliance
Experience
11/2019 - CurrentDental AssistantTouro | Metairie , LA
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system using Dentrix and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Maintained dental lab equipment by sanitizing surfaces and organizing tools, instruments and impression equipment.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
09/2019 - 10/2019Dental AssistantTouro | Covington , LA
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
  • Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
  • Performed pre-operative and post-operative examinations to check patients' vitals and health status.
  • Provided surgical support to help oral surgeon execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes.
  • Updated patient files to record medications prescribed and medical histories.
08/2012 - 09/2019Dental Assistant & ReceptionistMclaren Health Care | Clio , MI
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
  • Supported dentist chairside with procedures including fillings, dental exams and noninvasive surgical procedures.
  • Supported office needs including taking messages, scanning documents and routing business correspondence.
  • Tracked office stock and maintained inventory in neat and organized fashion.
  • Collected payments, issued receipts and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
  • Offered diverse clerical support to office team members, including managing correspondence, answering telephone calls and tracking documentation.
01/2004 - 08/2010Dental Assistant & ReceptionistMclaren Health Care | Dewitt , MI
  • Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment by greeting warmly, explaining procedure details, answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system using Dentrix and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
  • Delivered administrative support to team members, including making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
  • Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
  • Coordinated and communicated with dozens clients daily to gather pertinent information.
  • Prepared packages for shipment by generating invoices and setting up courier deliveries.
Education and Training
Certificate: Dental Assisting
Prairie State College | City
1986High School Diploma
Bloom Trail High School | City
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School Attended

  • Prairie State College
  • Bloom Trail High School

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  • Dental Assistant & Receptionist

Degrees

  • Certificate : Dental Assisting
    1986 High School Diploma

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