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Angel Mcpherson

Greenville,AL

Summary

Friendly dental assistant with a few years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.

Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.

Skilled dental assistant with experience in supporting dentists and hygienists to deliver quality oral care. Demonstrated ability to manage patient records, prepare treatment rooms, and assist with dental procedures efficiently. Known for strong organizational skills and capability to maintain sterile environments, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Contributed to improving patient satisfaction scores through effective communication and service.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.

An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Fortis College
Montgomery, AL
04.2023 - 10.2024
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
  • 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.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
  • Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.

Education

Fortis College
Montgomery, AL

Skills

  • Instrument preparation
  • Oral X-rays
  • Team collaboration abilities
  • X-ray processing
  • Dental radiography
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Office management
  • Medical records management
  • Patient relations
  • Patient scheduling
  • Patient data gathering
  • Dental office administration
  • Exam room setups
  • Taking X-rays
  • Insurance billing
  • Instrument selection
  • Patient services
  • Dental records
  • Patient counseling
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Dental staff assistance
  • Dental staff support
  • OSHA regulations
  • Oral healthcare
  • Chairside assistance
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Dental terminology
  • Treatment room setup
  • Appointment scheduling
  • First aid training
  • Chair-side support
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Patient schedule management

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Fortis College
04.2023 - 10.2024

Fortis College
Angel Mcpherson