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PROSTHODONTIST ASSISTANT
Summary

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Skills
  • Treatment room setup
  • Restorative procedures
  • Patient counseling
  • Dental staff support
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Patient schedule management
  • Periodontics
  • Exam room setups
  • Taking X-rays
  • Dentrix proficiency
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Strong writing and verbal skills
  • Multitasking
  • Medical records management
  • Knowledgeable in MSWord, Microsoft Excel,
  • MS Office
  • Communications
  • Customer service
  • Insurance practices
  • Healthcare operations
  • Claims processing
  • Interdepartmental collaboration
  • Patient relations
  • Process improvements
  • Program oversight
  • Organizational standards
  • Facility oversight
  • Employee retention strategies
  • Health information systems
  • Personnel management
  • Patient safety
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Accreditation support
  • Records maintenance
Experience
08/2019 - CurrentProsthodontist AssistantClear Choice Dental Implant Centers | Pepper Pike, OH
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
  • Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, flossing methods, brushing techniques.
  • 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, and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
06/2017 - 07/2018Dental AssistantAffordable Denture & Implants | Mentor, OH
  • Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • 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, diagnosesand treatment.
  • 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 techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using.
  • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
  • Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
06/2016 - 05/2017Patient Care CoordinatorDental Works | Macedonia, OH
  • Facilitated daily interaction between patients and hospital staff, coordinating special events for patients and families and providing educational materials and emotional guidance.
  • Planned, integrated and maintained quality care systems and standards, which resulted in creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
  • Established strong work network by building professional relationships with physicians and fellow employees.
  • Liaised effectively with patients, doctors and staff members, assessing medical charts and promoting high level of communication and interaction.
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
  • Communicated with patients to ensure quality of care and develop care plans.
  • Provided patients with treatment information and ensured comprehension.
03/2014 - 05/2016Patient Care CoordinatorHudec Dental | Bedford, OH
  • Established strong work network by building professional relationships with physicians and fellow employees.
  • Planned, integrated and maintained quality care systems and standards, which resulted in creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
  • Facilitated daily interaction between patients and hospital staff, coordinating special events for patients and families and providing educational materials and emotional guidance.
  • Liaised effectively with patients, doctors and staff members, assessing medical charts and promoting high level of communication and interaction.
  • Organized special events for patients and families and provided educational resources to assist with emotional support.
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
  • Served as advisory resource by providing patient and family care expertise in form of educational materials, videos and latest information from CDC.
  • Communicated with patients to ensure quality of care and develop care plans.
  • Managed logistics for patient intake and implementation of appropriate courses of treatment.
  • Provided patients with treatment information and ensured comprehension.
  • Improved patient outcomes through value-added services.
  • Ordered all supplies needed for the pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels.
Education and Training
05/2011High School Diploma
John Adams | Cleveland, OH
01/2013Dental Assistant Certification
Cleveland Institute of Dental & Medical Assistant | Cleveland, OH
2016Ohio State Dental Board Radiology License: Radiological Technology
Ohio State Board
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Clear Choice Dental Implant Centers
  • Affordable Denture & Implants
  • Dental Works
  • Hudec Dental

School Attended

  • John Adams
  • Cleveland Institute of Dental & Medical Assistant
  • Ohio State Board

Job Titles Held:

  • Prosthodontist Assistant
  • Dental Assistant
  • Patient Care Coordinator

Degrees

  • 05/2011 High School Diploma
    01/2013 Dental Assistant Certification
    2016 Ohio State Dental Board Radiology License : Radiological Technology

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