Hi, I’m
Christine Parker
Beulaville,NC
Summary
- Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lesan Family Dentistry Jacksonville , NC
Dental Assistant
01.2022 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Morgan Family Dentistry Jacksonville , NC
Lead Dental Assistant
01.2018 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using MS Excel and industry-standard registration software.
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Parker DentalJacksonville , NC
Head Dental Assistant
05.2005 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
- Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using MS Excel and industry-standard registration software.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
Education
C E Ellison High SchoolKilleen, TX
08.2001
Skills
- Treatment Documentation
- Preliminary and Custom Impressions
- Cast Pouring, Trimming and Polishing
- Instrument Sterilization and Disinfection
- Temporary Restoration Fabrication
- Infection Control Protocols
- Kodak SOFTDENT
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- Sealant Application
- Dentrix Proficiency
- Safety and Sanitation
- Autoclave Operation
- Appliance Fitting and Adjustment
- High-Volume Environments
- Insurance Protocols
- Space Maintainers
- Clerical Support
- Open Dental
- Microsoft Excel
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Lesan Family Dentistry
01.2022 - 06.2022
Lead Dental Assistant
Morgan Family Dentistry
01.2018 - 04.2020
Head Dental Assistant
Parker Dental
05.2005 - 07.2017
C E Ellison High School
Similar Profiles
CHRISTINE PARKERCHRISTINE PARKER
Dental Assistant at Family Comprehensive and Cosmetic DentistryDental Assistant at Family Comprehensive and Cosmetic Dentistry
Christine ParkerChristine Parker
Head Dental Assistant at Lesan Famil DentistryHead Dental Assistant at Lesan Famil Dentistry
Stephanie MartinezStephanie Martinez
Dental Assistant at Southwest Family DentistryDental Assistant at Southwest Family Dentistry
Phoebe BosticPhoebe Bostic
Veterinary Assistant at Vets PetsVeterinary Assistant at Vets Pets
Ivy KingIvy King
Sandwich Artist at SubwaySandwich Artist at Subway