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Aimee Overstreet

Jamestown,MO

Summary

Personable, reliable, motivated and patient-oriented Dental Assistant/customer service provider/care in the community dental clinical note and treatment request placement, prior service Army Reserve Veteran with knowledge of mental health and substance abuse/alcohol addiction. Offering years of experience providing tactful and effective communication by phone, in person, and in writing. Quick to build relationships and successful in easing anxiety with a listening ear with a calm, reassuring voice. Always ready to help out, to do more than just what is expected and lend a hand to see others on our team succeed and excel and to give help and support to the Veterans that I choose daily to make sure they know they are not alone. Advanced knowledge of the technical healthcare process as it relates to access to patient care. Passionate about providing the best care needed to get our Veterans the best care possible. Knowledge of policies and procedures associated with care in the community activities that include: administrative patient support cycles, follow-up care, provider changes and availability. Able to effectively organize and prioritize work load to get tasks done in a timely manner as well as being able to give our Veterans the proper care they deserve. Able to collaborate and communicate with many different types of providers to ensure proper medical and dental care is met and provided. Possess knowledge of the technical health care process. Knowledgeable in medical and dental terminology used by clinicians.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Harry S Truman VA
Columbia , MO
08.2020 - Current
  • Assist Dr when needed
  • Work with community care offices for treatment plans for the Veteran's
  • Place consults
  • Work with community care
  • Add SEOCS to consults
  • Place notes for Doctors and assistants
  • Answer Veteran's and CITC office's calls
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.

Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Westwood Family Dental
Sedalia , MO
04.2019 - 08.2020
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks.
  • Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, Root Canals and implants.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
  • Place notes for Doctor
  • Answer phone

Orthodontic Assistant

The Smile Spot
Kansas City , MO
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder for Essix retainers.
  • Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
  • Placed and removed orthodontic molar bands.
  • Worked with .018 Twin and Self Ligating brackets.

Orthodontic Assistant

Plaza Dental Group
Columbia , MO
02.2013 - 01.2017
  • Evaluated needs of new patients through careful examination and review of X-rays and health histories.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and parents to discuss treatment process, what to expect and potential length of expected treatment.
  • Treated patients by doing arch wire changes, fitting mouth appliances, braces and retainers and checked on progress at each office visit.
  • Placed supply orders
  • Place treatment notes and notes for Doctor

68E Dental Assistant US Army Reserve

US ARMY
Columbia , MO
02.2008 - 02.2016

Sales Associate

Dillards Department Store
Columbia , MO
04.2008 - 04.2010
  • Delivered exceptional customer service
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Answered customer calls
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.

Education

Restorative Expanded Function- EFDA -

Missouri Dental Association
03.2020

High School Diploma - undefined

Heartland Christian Academy

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Columbia College
Columbia, MO

Skills

  • Knowledge of Dental and Medical terminology
  • Patient relations
  • Strong communication skills
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Advising Patients

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Harry S Truman VA
08.2020 - Current

Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Westwood Family Dental
04.2019 - 08.2020

Orthodontic Assistant

The Smile Spot
01.2019 - 04.2019

Orthodontic Assistant

Plaza Dental Group
02.2013 - 01.2017

Sales Associate

Dillards Department Store
04.2008 - 04.2010

68E Dental Assistant US Army Reserve

US ARMY
02.2008 - 02.2016

Restorative Expanded Function- EFDA -

Missouri Dental Association

High School Diploma - undefined

Heartland Christian Academy

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Columbia College
Aimee Overstreet