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EMAIL AVAILABLE Rutherford, TN Street Address
SummarySkilled Dental Assistant with 30 years experience and success providing chair-side assistance to dental hygienists and dentists in fast-paced dental office. Accurate when preparing equipment and materials for treatment, taking radiographs, and educating patients. Clear communicator driven to produce ideal patient outcomes. Dedicated office manager/registered dental assistant supports dentist and patient requirements. Skillful supply organization, hygiene promotion and sealant applications. Highly organized and attentive to individual needs. Positive, upbeat, and professional in all interactions. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff. Hardworking and reliable health screener with strong ability in patient care. Strong people person that enjoys taking care of patients and families.Skills Certified in EPIC computer system Registered Dental Assistant Certified Admissions ClerkExperienceBaptist Memorial Hospital Union CityHealth Screener/Certified AdmissionsClerk06/2011 - 04/2024 Performed health screenings to assess individuals' overall health status and identify any potential risks or issues. Maintained accurate records of all patient encounters and health screenings. Collaborated with other healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care was provided at all times. Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to health screenings. Reported any suspicious findings or abnormalities during the screening process to a physician immediately. Coordinated with insurance companies regarding coverage of preventive services offered by the clinic. Attended staff meetings regularly in order to stay up-to-date on new developments within the field of healthcare. Greeted, guided and offered assistance to patients and visitors. Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy. Assisted employees in scheduling computer and phone updates. Offered information, support and comfort to patient families. Attended training to validate or refresh basic professional skills. Collaborated with healthcare teams to determine needs and support daily objectives. Performed basic, non-invasive medical assistant duties. Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones. Escorted patients before and after surgical procedures. Supported nursing staff in day-to-day operations. Greeted prospective students and answered any questions they had regarding the admissions process.The Dental Center/Sullivan DentistryUnion City, TNRegistered Dental Assistant/OfficeManager/Insurance Specialist06/1978 - 06/2008 Assisted in dental procedures, such as scaling and root planing. Performed routine laboratory functions, including taking alginate impressions for study models. Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols. Provided instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures. Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures. Maintained inventory of supplies used during treatments. Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation. Educated patients on post-operative instructions regarding diet, medications and activities. Documented all treatment plans in patient records according to office standards. Greeted incoming patients, verified insurance coverage and scheduled appointments. Managed the front desk operations by answering phones, scheduling appointments and verifying insurance information. Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders. Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival. Instructed patients on how to use prescribed oral health aids and products. Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary. Collected payments from patients at time of service or following completion of treatment plan via cash or credit card transactions. Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately prior to patient departure from office visit. Obtained informed consent forms from patients prior to performing any treatment procedure. Reviewed medical histories with each patient before beginning a new course of treatment. Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice. Provided chairside assistance during periodontal surgeries as needed. Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients. Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient. Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns. Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment. Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated. Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office. Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures. Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures. Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures. Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care. 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. Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software. Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures. Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures. Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation. Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums. Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing. Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration. Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments and prepared necessary equipment for procedures. Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities. Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.Education Somerset High SchoolGraduated 1977I have attended Dyersburg State Community College with some college credits References upon request |
