C Ru
Schertz,TX
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with experience at Vela Dental Southside, skilled in digital X-ray proficiency and patient scheduling. Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and streamlined appointment processes, reducing cancellations significantly. Committed to maintaining a sterile environment and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards while providing exceptional patient care and support.
I took time off to raise children and have been helping out at their schools volunteering. I no longer have my RDA license active. I am looking for Reception work because it is something im knowledgeable in.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Vela Dental Southside
08.2011 - 12.2013
- Assisted in patient management and scheduling, ensuring efficient clinic operations.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain safety standards.
- Supported dental procedures by handing instruments and materials to the dentist.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Recorded patient medical histories accurately, contributing to comprehensive care plans.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Implemented infection control protocols, promoting a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Charles Wheelus DDS
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
Education
RDA - Dental Assisting
Kaplan College San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-2009
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Phone and email etiquette
- Dental terminology
- Excellent multitasking capability
- Appointment scheduling
- Punctual and reliable
- Incoming call reception
- Payment processing
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Insurance verification
- Patient scheduling
- Front office management
- Records management
- Patient services
- HIPAA compliance
- Treatment room setup
- Data entry
- Administrative support
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Vela Dental Southside
08.2011 - 12.2013
Dental Assistant
Dr. Charles Wheelus DDS
01.2010 - 05.2011
RDA - Dental Assisting
Kaplan College San Antonio