Amanda Slaughter

• Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately prior to patient departure from office visit.
• Greeted incoming patients, verified insurance coverage and scheduled appointments.
• Assisted in dental procedures, such as scaling and root planing.
• Managed the front desk operations by answering phones, scheduling appointments and verifying insurance information.
• Provided instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
• Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures.
• Collected payments from patients at time of service or following completion of treatment plan via cash or credit card transactions.

• Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
• Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
• Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
• Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
• Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
• Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
• Supported dentist chairside with root canal and surgical procedures.
• Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
• Experience with training new dental assistants.
• Ordered supplies needed to keep office stock and worked with suppliers.

· Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

· Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.

· Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.

· Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

· Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

· Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.

· Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

· Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.

· Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.