Skilled Dental Assistant and receptionist with 12 experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure the Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant /Receptionist
NJ Team Dental Center
2515 County Road, Oldbridge, NJ
01.2020 - Current
Opened office everyday along with straightening up, getting all rooms in service, turn on phones, listen to messages, check all bathrooms are fully stocked and sanitary.
Greeted all patients with kindness and compassion on arrival or before taking patients to assigned room
All operatories are cleansed and sanitized prior to patients arrival and set up fully with all continuously sterilized instruments, medications and other required materials that are needed for procedure.
Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate. Also made sure all insurance info is updated and correct.
Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry/ medical coded dental procedures and other chair-side duties.
Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Assisted along general dentist/ oral and maxillofacial specialist mainly dealt with TMJ and jaw surgery and assisted Orthodontist with Lingual Braces, palatal expansion, elastics, archwires, retainers, mouth guards and expose and bonds.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, oral surgery and implants.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics. Made temp crowns/ bridges also made mouthguards
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
Dental Assistant and Receptionist
Allied Dental
Oldbridge, Nj
04.2016 - 11.2019
Greeted and escorted patients to exam rooms
Positioned patients for treatment and prepared necessary equipment for procedures
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines when needed
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Cleaned and sanitized dental instruments and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
RECEPTIONIST
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Provided excellent customer service to create positive experiences and build patient trust.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Completed new patient registrations in software to create accurate and comprehensive records.
Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments. Called to remind patient that need to premeds one week before 2 days before and day of.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
Communicated with insurance companies to dispute unpaid claims and verify patient coverages.
Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
Processed medical insurance claims and payments.
Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
Mail Sorter
UPS
Edison, Nj
10.2017 - 01.2018
Seasonal package sorter
Scanned incoming pieces, logging and uploading information into mail-tracking system to support resolution of future inquiries.
Sorted packages from weight and departure to different parts of the building to be packed on freight, truck, or plane.
Inspected mail for damages and took appropriate action to deliver in good condition.
Checked for correct postage and address on mail, packages and parcels to avoid sending to wrong recipient.
Performed routine maintenance on equipment to prevent downtime.
Safety first protocols always followed so no injuries or damages to packages to insure safe workplace and customers packages on time undamaged.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
Utilized physical strength to move mail and packages of varying sizes and weights.
Maintained clean and organized mail room to promote safety and efficiency.
Dental Assistant
Old Bridge Dental
01.2015 - 03.2018
Worked for two dentists with two different dental styles
Greeted and escorted patients to exam rooms
Created charts and notes for each Dentist
Positioned patients for treatment and prepared necessary equipment for procedures
Assisted doctors with step by step procedures. Passed instruments, suctioned fluids and mixed materials for impressions
All procedures from general restorative, Endo, oral surgery, implants also assisted Hygentist with charting and scaling and root planing
Sterilized all instruments and rooms. Instructed patients on dental hygiene and provided education to prepare them for oral surgery
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms, setting up required instruments, tools, and equipment
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices