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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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