I am a personable and motivated worker offering strong dental and administrative background. I have been in the dental field for 10 years and love working as a team and being one on one with patients. I am a quick learner and enjoy a fast paced environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Temp Worker
Self Employed
Loveland, CO
04.2022 - Current
Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones, coordinating insurance benefits, and updating patient records.
Surgical Dental Assistant
Joseph Catalano D.D.S.
Lone Tree, CO
08.2020 - 06.2022
Monitored vital signs during treatment to ensure patient safety.
Maintained accurate records of patient histories, treatments performed, medications administered.
Assisted in front day operations including accounts payable and receivable, insurance coordination, and updating inventory.
Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
Lead Dental Assistant
Implant and General Dentistry of Northern Colorado
Loveland, CO
10.2017 - 08.2022
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Trained in office to become E.D.D.A.
Education
Certification - Dental Assisting
Warren Tech
Lakewood, CO
05-2014
High School Diploma -
Columbine High School
Littleton, CO
05-2014
Skills
Records Management
Administrative Support
Strong Problem Solver
Billing and Coding
Professional and Mature
Clinical Support
Timeline
Dental Temp Worker
Self Employed
04.2022 - Current
Surgical Dental Assistant
Joseph Catalano D.D.S.
08.2020 - 06.2022
Lead Dental Assistant
Implant and General Dentistry of Northern Colorado