ALLECIA HENRICHSEN
Summary
Dedicated dental hygienist with almost 6 years of expertise delivering oral health services in a high-volume dental office. Committed to ensuring patient comfort and education on oral hygiene practices. Skilled in providing comprehensive care, including diagnosing adjunctive therapies, preventative treatments, and nonsurgical periodontal therapy. Recognized by colleagues for strong communication, collaborative teamwork, and positive demeanor. Confident in my ability to contribute to your company's success in achieving its goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
06.2019 - Current
- Diagnosing and creating individualized treatment plans through comprehensive periodontal assessments
- Maximizing patient comfort through empathy, kindness and open ended conversations
- Training newly hired hygienists on system and promoting best practices
- Maintain and sterilize instruments to ensure office efficiency
- Management of supply orders and equipment for hygiene department
- Cooperation with front office team with managing hygiene schedule
- Applied effective time management techniques
Desk Clerk
AAA Professional Medical Billing
08.2011 - 06.2019
- Located and monitored overdue accounts
- Performed various administrative functions for assigned accounts, such as recording patient demographic changes
- Verified accuracy of billing data and revised any errors during entry
- Protected the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained
- Retrieved patient medical records for their insurance company for denied claims
Education
A.A.S. - Dental Hygiene
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MESA, AZ05.2019
Skills
- Leadership
- Anesthetic Administration
- Patient Scheduling
- Adaptability
- Intraoral Photography
- Oral Health Education
- Comprehensive Periodontal Treatment Planning
- Digital Radiography
- Dental Disease Management
- Ethical Standards
- Oral Cancer Screenings
- Community Service Involvement
Credentials And Licenses
- Arizona Dental Hygiene License
- Anesthesia Certified
- Laser Certified
Timeline
Lead Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
06.2019 - Current
Desk Clerk
AAA Professional Medical Billing
08.2011 - 06.2019
A.A.S. - Dental Hygiene
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE