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REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Professional Summary

Veteran Dental Hygienist with 23 years of expertise who is motivated to learn, grow and excel in the medical and dental coding industry. Proud member of AAPC as a Certified Professional Coder-A with a certificate in Dental Billing and Coding as well as COC course completion. Eager to contribute to team success through flexibility and the ability to embrace change and progress with hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Proven leader with experience training and mentoring other staff while valuing the knowledge and strengths of team members. Engages in seeking continuing education opportunities, incorporating new technologies and techniques as well as current medical and dental health advancements. Seasoned healthcare provider with dedication to researching and implementing best practices, promoting education and clinical procedures and collaborating with team members.

Skills
  • Electronic charting and Dental coding of procedures/conditions
  • Dental/ Medical cross-coding training
  • Dentrix software proficiency, coordinated transition from paper to electronic health records and charting
  • Digital radiographs, transitioned from film to Dexis software
  • Dental /periodontal evaluation and assessment
  • Treatment planning and execution of routine and advanced periodontal therapies
  • Laser periodontal debridement procedures
  • Preventive oral and systemic health education
  • Team and patient relationship building
  • Detail-oriented with ability to coordinate multiple priorities
  • Professional interpersonal, telecommunication, and telephone etiquette
  • OSHA and infection control adherence, served as OSHA manager until 2018
  • Chairside assisting, general dentistry, and surgical extractions
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist, 06/1997 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Served as leader of dental hygiene team by facilitating transition of ownership within same dental practice from originating owner Dr. William Doetzer DDS - 2001, to Dr. John Ida Jr. DMD - 2015, to Dr. Joseph Ryan DMD - 2018 to Lake George Family Dentistry group
  • Maintain accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix. Volunteered and to trained to be clinical supervisor of transition from paper charts, creator of clinical templates, trainer of clinical staff, and coordination of documentation of procedures and codes
  • Successfully completed OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance trainings and served as OSHA manager until 2018
  • Provide compassionate care and ensured patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development
  • Improve and develop knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars
  • Develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients
  • Display expert use of Dentrix computer scheduling program to manage patient appointments
  • Supported dentists by assisting with general dentistry and surgical extraction procedures
  • Coordinated inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders, and verifying receipt of items for Dr. Ida Jr.
  • Capture patients' dental radiographs and provide to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis
  • Maintain proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times
  • Regularly attend dental society and treatment team meetings and in-service trainings to continuously learn about best practices
  • Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments
Mental Health Worker, 04/1995 to 06/1997
Company Name – City, State
  • Participated in counseling support developed by multi-prong approach in collaboration with interdisciplinary practitioners
  • Provided one to one crisis and team mental health crisis intervention for inpatients from age 5 up to geriatric population
  • Delivered individualized counseling support to patients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse
  • Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters through interviews and standardized assessments.
  • Intervened in crisis situations to protect residents and others
Mental Health Patient Care Coordinator, 01/1993 to 01/1995
Company Name – City, State
  • Member of interdisciplinary team to provide care for acutely mentally ill adults and adolescents in a hospital inpatient setting
  • Worked in conjunction with Mental Health RN staff and other Patient Care Assistants to communicate and implement treatment team care plans
  • Taught to take off medical orders and document progress notes under the supervision of RN staff
  • Coordination and supervision of on-site and off-unit activity programs
  • Documentation of treatment issues and assessments as well as precepting new staff members
Education
Dental Billing And Coding Certification 2019American Academy Of Professional Coders
CPC Medical Billing And Coding 2019SUNY Adirondack College - City, State

CPC-A certified and AAPC Member

American Academy Of Professional Coders COC Course
Associate of Science: Dental Hygiene, 05/1997
Hudson Valley Community College - City, State
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, 05/1992
SUNY College At Oswego - City, State
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School Attended

  • American Academy Of Professional Coders
  • SUNY Adirondack College
  • American Academy Of Professional Coders COC Course
  • Hudson Valley Community College
  • SUNY College At Oswego

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Mental Health Worker
  • Mental Health Patient Care Coordinator

Degrees

  • Dental Billing And Coding Certification 2019
    CPC Medical Billing And Coding 2019
    Associate of Science : Dental Hygiene , 05/1997
    Bachelor of Arts : Psychology , 05/1992

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