Claire Berger
Farmingdale,NY
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
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
Frederick Steinberg, DDS
08.2019 - Current
- Smoothly managed front desk responsibilities when needed including answering phones, scheduling appointments, collecting payments from patients.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted in development of treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, promoting long-term oral health success.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Provided superior chairside support during examinations, x-rays, extractions, fillings, root canals, and other procedures as needed.
- Managed patient records, ensuring complete accuracy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patients'' needs, concerns, and inquiries in a friendly and professional manner.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
Arnold Widman, DDS
01.2000 - 11.2017
- Smoothly managed front desk responsibilities when needed including answering phones, scheduling appointments, collecting payments from patients.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Supported successful dental treatments by preparing accurate impressions and fabricating custom trays for various procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assistant
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NYHigh School Diploma -
Garden City High School
Garden City, NYSkills
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Electronic Charting
- Dental procedure assistance
- Personable Communication
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Autoclave Operation
- Periodontics and Endodontics
- Supply Ordering
- Oral Surgery
- Digital X-ray experience
- Henry Schein Dentrix
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
Frederick Steinberg, DDS
08.2019 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside
Arnold Widman, DDS
01.2000 - 11.2017
No Degree - Dental Assistant
Nassau Community College
High School Diploma -
Garden City High School
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