Carol Rykiel
Arvada,CO
Summary
Motivated professional with a strong track record of success in the oral health industry. Committed to improving oral health for all individuals. Skilled in balancing team performance, customer service targets, and business objectives. A decisive leader with excellent planning and organizational skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RDH Manager of Integrated Dental Services
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Denver
01.2015 - Current
- Managed the professional growth and performance of dental providers, leading a team ranging from 6 to 14 members.
- Acquired knowledge of Federal and State Laws such as HIPAA, OSHA, and HRSA best practices through training.
- Oversaw the creation, development, and management of key performance indicators (KPIs), as well as LEAN processes, deliverables, reports, and metrics for the Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease Oral Health Integration (DCVDOHI) Grant and Project.
- Medicaid/DentaQuest-credentialed provider delivering comprehensive dental hygiene and integrated medical care.
- Presented topics of Medical/Dental Integration and DCVDOHI programs to local and national healthcare audiences.
- Maintained integrity by auditing charts for both self and team, ensuring accuracy of information.
- Developed streamlined and productive processes in accordance with industry standards for the dental department.
- Knowledge of Dentquest ORM.
- Led the development and implementation of an innovative care delivery model for homeless clients in a collaborative Health Care Delivery System, supported by Delta Dental Foundation and the Colorado Medical Dental Integration model.
- Implemented efficient workflows for dental providers in an interdisciplinary healthcare system, resulting in outstanding patient care and customized dental treatments for clients to achieve overall health.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Exhibited strong leadership skills in managing organizational transitions and handling crisis scenarios.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Westwood College
Denver
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Teaching of classes related to dental assisting curriculum in dentistry.
RDH
Daren Carlile, DMD
Littleton
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Provided clinical dental hygiene services to patients
- Facilitate transition from paper charts to electronic medical records and images, and provide training for staff to incorporate these systems
- Participants in Give Kids a Smile and other community programs.
Dental Assisting Program Chair
Westwood College
Denver
12.2013 - 09.2014
- Design, implement and teach curriculum for a DA Degree Program
- Manager and Adjunct Faculty and Staff and provide trainings to both students and staff
- Curriculum includes both clinical and didactic modules
- Includes anatomy/physiology, electronic health records, medical and dental billing and coding, Preclinical and clinical procedures, dental materials, CPR, Dental specialties, medical/dental terminology, and externship.
RDH
Pine Grove Dental Arts
Steamboat Springs
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Provided clinical dental hygiene services and high-end customer service to patients
- OSHA officer responsible for maintaining office safety and training manual, as well as training new employees in systems and practices
- Initiate community outreach to promote access to dental care for the underserved population
- Provide oral cancer screenings for the community to promote Oral Cancer awareness
- Competent in Eaglesoft, CEREC and digital technologies as they relate to the dental industry.
Education
MS - Management With Focus in Healthcare Administration
Colorado State University
01.2013
BS - Dental Hygiene
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
01.1994
Skills
- Certified Diabetes Program Manager
- Cavity Free at Three Master Trainer for State of Colorado
- KIND Board Member
- Licensed to practice Dental Hygiene in Colorado
- Current CPR for Health Care Providers
- OSHA Officer- Stout Street Health Center
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Designed and participant in QI goals
- Member of ADHA and ADAA and CPHA
- Diode Laser Trained
- Dental Assisting Skills
- DANB Certified Dental Assistant
- Recipient of the National Health Service Corp Award Day – Nov 2015
- Past Secretary of the Colorado Dental Hygienists’ Association
Affiliations
Past Secretary of the Colorado Dental Hygienists’ Association
Degrees
- MS
- BSRDH
- CDA
Awards
- Recipient of the American College of Dentists award for Outstanding Performance
- Recipient of Miles Markley Table Clinic Award
- Recipient of the National Health Service Corp Award Day – Nov 2015
References
Excellent references available upon request.
Certification
- RDH - Colorado
- CDA - Colorado
Timeline
RDH Manager of Integrated Dental Services
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
01.2015 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Westwood College
09.2014 - 01.2015
Dental Assisting Program Chair
Westwood College
12.2013 - 09.2014
RDH
Daren Carlile, DMD
01.2008 - 01.2015
RDH
Pine Grove Dental Arts
01.1996 - 01.2006
MS - Management With Focus in Healthcare Administration
Colorado State University
BS - Dental Hygiene
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
- RDH - Colorado
- CDA - Colorado
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