Ariel McNeil
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Compassionate Dental Hygiene Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient preparation, equipment sterilization, and dental procedure assistance. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operation of dental practices and positive patient experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Coast Dental
Fort Myers, FL
12.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted dentists in providing dental treatments to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures such as prophylaxis, sealants, restorations, and periodontal scaling.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, preventative care measures and post-treatment instructions.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and ordered new items when necessary.
- Cleaned and disinfected surfaces in operatories between patients.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, sterilized instruments and equipment, set up trays with instruments and materials needed by the dentist.
- Welcomed and guided patients during appointments and managed patient flow through facilities and procedures.
- Performed and processed x-rays, fabricated crowns, poured impressions, prepared orthodontic equipment and took patients' blood pressure.
Central Scheduler
Florida Cancer Specialists
Fort Myers, Florida
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Verified insurance coverage, collected co-pays, and documented payments for services rendered.
- Provided clerical support to the medical staff including filing, photocopying, faxing, and scanning documents.
- Answered phone calls in a professional manner while providing excellent customer service.
- Coordinated appointments with customers and staff members according to availability.
- Prevented double bookings and set aside appropriate time in between appointments.
- Assisted patients with canceling and rescheduling appointments.
- Instructed patients regarding how to prepare for appointments.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Managed appointment cancellations and rescheduling, minimizing gaps in physicians' schedules.
Sterile Processing Technician
Dental Crown in an Hour
Fort Myers, Florida
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Provided guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing techniques.
- Assisted in ordering supplies necessary for effective operation of the sterile processing department.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
Education
Certification - Dental Assisting
DATS Dental Assistant Training School
Fort Myers, FL08-2018
High School Diploma -
Dunbar High School
Fort Myers, FL06-2017
Skills
- Dental Radiography
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Patient schedule management
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Coast Dental
12.2022 - 09.2024
Central Scheduler
Florida Cancer Specialists
11.2021 - 11.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Dental Crown in an Hour
02.2019 - 11.2021
Certification - Dental Assisting
DATS Dental Assistant Training School
High School Diploma -
Dunbar High School