Chelita Watson
Houston,TX
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Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with 23 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with 4-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, gathering and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Houston Uptown Dentists
Houston, TX
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
- Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
RDA
Katy Creek Ranch Family Dentistry
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and professional front desk services.
- Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
- Expedited check-in and check-out procedures for guests, ensuring seamless experiences during their visits.
- Assisted patients with understanding personalized insurance coverage and benefits.
- Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
RDA
Texas Star Dental
02.2019 - 09.2022
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- 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.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
Education
RDA - Dental Assisting
05.1998
Skills
- Patient Schedule Management
- Patient Intake Procedures
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Relations
- Sterilization Techniques
- Chair Side Assistance
- Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
- Insurance Billing
- Payment Collection
- Reading Comprehension
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Data Verification
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- N2O certified
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant - Houston Uptown Dentists
04.2023 - 09.2023
RDA - Katy Creek Ranch Family Dentistry
03.2021 - 04.2023
RDA - Texas Star Dental
02.2019 - 09.2022
Astrodome Career Centers - RDA, Dental Assisting
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- N2O certified
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