Chelsie Bott
Spotsylvania,VA
Summary
Experienced dental professional seeking a full or part-time position in a rewarding new career. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring, and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Brilliance Dental
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality treatment outcomes.
- Skillfully managed dental emergencies, stabilizing patients and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
- Invisalign specialist. Well versed in clear aligner therapy, Itero scanning and offering guidance for the best course of action for patients overall oral health.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Expanded functions Dental Assistant. Offering the ability to place direct restorations, take final impressions, Placing and shaping composite restorations.
- Advised new dental students while interning at our practice. Shared dental knowledge, experience and insight that is beneficial to the student.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Optimized inventory management by maintaining accurate records of supplies and equipment usage, minimizing waste, and ordering necessary materials in a timely manner.
Lead Dental Assistant
Advanced Dental Care, Mohammad Ararfa, D.D.S
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Implant and surgical coordinator. Worked in conjunction with labs across the nation to curate surgical plans for patients. Provided all patient records, ordering of implant parts and surgical tools.
- Scheduled major surgeries and aided patients in treatment planning and financial advice.
- Advancing production opportunities by offering my expanded functions skill set.
- Aided in interviews and hiring process of dental clinic personal during a trying time after COVID.
- Ability to multi task. Being short staffed at this time I was able to offer my problem solving skills and expertise in many areas of the dental practice.
- Created company handbook to facilitate a multi office program for employees. Policies and procedures and safety plans.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and maturity in handling sensitive information.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and answering questions with patience.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling and billing processes, improving overall office efficiency.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
- Maintained detailed patient records, contributing to better-informed treatment decisions and continuity of care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of dentistry.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through excellent customer service skills when addressing concerns or resolving issues promptly.
- Used Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Microsoft and Word to document and maintain patient information and health records as well as scheduling.
Dental Assistan
Ted, Sherwin, D.D.S
05.2017 - 06.2020
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- OSHA and HIPPA coordinator
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Aided in the development of staff training materials, fostering a cohesive team environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Lead Dental Assistant
Raj Patel, D.D.S.
02.2012 - 08.2015
- Streamlined lab cases and communicated with multiple labs and representatives
- Maintained all equipment and service records
- Proficient in digital radiographs
- Cross trained for all clerical duties.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, safeguarding the health of patients and staff.
Dental Assistant
Medical Dental Staffing
02.2010 - 05.2014
- Assisted in multiple dental offices over the years on a temporary basis.
- Availability to help out the dental team at a moments notice.
- Ability to quickly adapt to new surroundings and problem solve.
- As a temporary dental assistant, you may be asked to work in a variety of different dental practices with different systems and protocols. Being flexible and adaptable in this role. Willing to learn new systems and processes quickly, and be open to feedback and constructive criticism.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
Education
Workforce Certificate - Expanded Functions Dental Assisting
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg, VA11.2021
High School Diploma -
Spotsylvania High School
Spotsylvania, VA05.2006
Skills
- Patient Communication
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Counseling
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Organizational Skills
- Professionalism
- Team Collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Goal Setting
- Adaptability
- Effective Communication
- Document Management
Certification
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant License - 2021- Present
- Certified Dental Assistant, DANB - 2018- Present
- CPR Certified
- OSHA AND HIPPA CERTIFIED
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Brilliance Dental
12.2022 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Advanced Dental Care, Mohammad Ararfa, D.D.S
06.2020 - 12.2022
Dental Assistan
Ted, Sherwin, D.D.S
05.2017 - 06.2020
Lead Dental Assistant
Raj Patel, D.D.S.
02.2012 - 08.2015
Dental Assistant
Medical Dental Staffing
02.2010 - 05.2014
Workforce Certificate - Expanded Functions Dental Assisting
Germanna Community College
High School Diploma -
Spotsylvania High School
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant License - 2021- Present
- Certified Dental Assistant, DANB - 2018- Present
- CPR Certified
- OSHA AND HIPPA CERTIFIED
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