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AMBER DRAKE

Markham,IL

Summary

Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist with 18+ years of clinical dentistry experience and extensive knowledge of dental office procedures, anatomy, diagnostic imaging, and clinical documentation. Seeking to leverage hands-on dental expertise to contribute improvement in provider relations and network performances.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist-Independent Contractor

Gotu
, Illinois
06.2026 - Current
  • Provided preventive oral health care across to traveling assignments, including periodontal assessments, prophylaxis, diagnostic radiographs, dental charting, and patient education.
  • Applied extensive clinical knowledge to help ensure dental procedures and treatment recommendations were appropriately supported by patient records.
  • Review audited patients' medical histories, charting, and diagnostic records.
  • Maintained accurate clinical documentation.
  • Adapted to diverse dental practice environments, streamlining workflows and utilizing various electronic dental record programs.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Olympia Fields Family Dental
Olympia Fields, Illinois
11.2008 - 06.2026
  • Reviewed clinical documentation, dental charting, and patient records for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with billing and documentation standards.
  • Identified documentation gaps and discrepancies impacting claim accuracy and treatment approvals.
  • Collaborated with insurance coordinator to resolve disputed claims and prepared supporting clinical documentation for insurance carrier reconsiderations.
  • Interpreted diagnostic records, including bitewing and panoramic radiographs and intraoral scans, to evaluate clinical findings and support treatment plan reviews.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

Southern Illinois UniversityCarbondale
Carbondale, Illinois
08.2003 - 05.2007

Skills

  • Clinical documentation review
  • Dental records auditing
  • Insurance claim analysis
  • Procedure coding
  • Treatment plan evaluation
  • Benefit guidelines
  • Radiographic analysis
  • Problem-solving
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist-Independent Contractor

Gotu
06.2026 - Current

Registered Dental Hygienist

Olympia Fields Family Dental
11.2008 - 06.2026

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

Southern Illinois UniversityCarbondale
08.2003 - 05.2007
AMBER DRAKE