dental assistant resume example with 15+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Home: (555) 432-1000
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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
Dental Assistant, 10/2019 to Current Touro – 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.
Dental Assistant, 08/2019 to 09/2019 Touro – 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.
Dental Assistant & Receptionist, 07/2012 to 08/2019 Mclaren 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.
Dental Assistant & Receptionist, 12/2003 to 07/2010 Mclaren 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, Expected in to Prairie State College - Chicago Heights, IL, GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 1986 to Bloom Trail High School - Sauk Village, IL, GPA:
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