Amy Lee

Senior Dental Assistant

Wright Dentistry LLc

Montgomery Village , MD

07.2009 - Current

You work for an organization that uses the EHR Go electronic health record system
The SAFER Self-Assessment checklist has already been completed by a colleague
You’ll be reviewing how it was completed and determining the next steps
Download the SAFER Self-Assessment: Clinician Communication Checklist Completed under Step 1
Review page 4 so that you understand the format of the auditing process
Scroll to page 5 to view the completed audit results
Go to Step 2 in EHR Go and launch a New Session of Samuel Gomez’s EHR
You’ll be using his chart to review the audit results
Provided chair-side assistance to the dentist during dental procedures, including taking digital x-rays and impressions.
Assisted in the fabrication of temporary crowns and bridges, as well as other prosthetic appliances.
Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques and preventive care.
Maintained patient records, including medical histories, treatment plans, and progress notes.
Sterilized instruments before and after each procedure.
Prepared materials for use by dentists during procedures, such as filling cavities or performing root canals.
Ordered supplies and maintained inventory levels of dental equipment and materials.
Kept a clean work environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
Instructed patients on postoperative instructions regarding diet, activity level, medications.
Conducted routine maintenance checks on all dental equipment used in the office.
Assisted in surgical procedures when necessary.
Managed front desk duties such as scheduling appointments, confirming insurance coverage, collecting payments from patients.
Answered phone calls promptly and handled inquiries professionally.
Ensured that all safety standards were met while providing quality patient care.
Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in dentistry practices.
Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
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.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.

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Senior Dental Assistant

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Associate - Health Information Technology

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Senior Dental Assistant

Associate - Health Information Technology

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