I have been in the dental field for more than 35 years. My experience includes chairside / expanded functions as well as front office duties.
I have been successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Zumbro View Dental
09.2017 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Hagstrom
09.2013 - 07.2016
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
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.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Dental Assistant
Zumbro View Dental
08.2008 - 06.2011
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Dental Assistant
Lakewood Dental
06.2000 - 09.2005
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Dental Assistant
Apollo Dental Center
08.1997 - 05.2000
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Dental Assistant
Park Dental Ridges
06.1988 - 10.1995
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.