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Angela McNeal

Gainesville,FL

Summary

  • Dental Assisting for more than 23 years. Organized and dependable candidate at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Work History

Dental Radiology Tech

UF College Of Dentistry/Radiology
Gainesville, FL
11.2018 - Current
  • Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
  • Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
  • Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
  • Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
  • Obtained best imaging by determining exposure factors for individual patients.
  • Helped patients into proper positions for procedures and provided instructions on remaining still for duration of each scan.
  • Used radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to maintain safety of patients and staff.
  • Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.

Dental Assistant/Treatment Coordinator

UF College Of Dentistry/Clinic Administration
Gainesville, FL
04.2011 - 11.2018
  • Scheduled, rescheduled and cancelled appointments for hygiene patients.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Greeted visitors and patients to determine needs, check appointments and direct accordingly.
  • Conducted communications and transactions with patients and visitors to foster positive experience.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
  • Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
  • Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments for the hygienist.
  • Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Helped Dental students reach learning objectives. Assisted with patient care for the dental students as needed
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Prepared, ordered and arranged Supplies/instruments for the dental students, fdenprocedures.

Dental Assistant

Dr. Hatcher's Denatl Office
Gainesville, FL
06.2005 - 10.2007
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images by [Action] for review by dentist.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.

Dental Assitant

Prairie Dental Center
Gainesville, FL
06.1998 - 12.2004
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.
  • Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns and sealants.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL

Associate of Science - Health Information Managemnet

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
12.2008

Certification - Dental Assistant

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
06.2008

Skills

  • Radiology Equipment
  • Patient Record Assessment
  • Equipment Positioning
  • Patient Service and Assistance
  • Patient Safety
  • Film Processing and Analysis
  • Patient Data Management Systems
  • Diagnostic Radiology
  • Radiation Safety Protocols
  • Informed Consent
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Safety Rules
  • Document Organization
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Administrative Support
  • Office Cleaning
  • Checking Patient Details
  • Suture Removal
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Staff Maintenance
  • First Aid
  • Patient Medical Histories
  • OSHA Requirements
  • Full Mouth Radiographs
  • Electronic Charting
  • Dental office administration
  • Treatment room cleanup
  • Dental impression specialist
  • Oral surgery
  • Equipment sterilization

Timeline

Dental Radiology Tech

UF College Of Dentistry/Radiology
11.2018 - Current

Dental Assistant/Treatment Coordinator

UF College Of Dentistry/Clinic Administration
04.2011 - 11.2018

Dental Assistant

Dr. Hatcher's Denatl Office
06.2005 - 10.2007

Dental Assitant

Prairie Dental Center
06.1998 - 12.2004

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

Santa Fe College

Associate of Science - Health Information Managemnet

Santa Fe College

Certification - Dental Assistant

Santa Fe College

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