Corinne Wickersham
north charlesron,SC
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant with expertise in patient care, inventory management, and team leadership. Committed to enhancing patient education and ensuring safety during procedures while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Solomon Family Dentistry
Summerville , SC
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Managed patient records using dental software for efficient data organization.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness in treatment areas.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed for seamless operations.
- Assisted in the training of new dental assistants by providing guidance on protocols and processes.
- Maintained patient charts, including medical histories, medications, and allergies.
- Assisted with the setup of treatment rooms and sterilization of instruments.
- Adhered to all applicable laws related to HIPAA compliance for protecting patient confidentiality.
Procurement Specialist
Patterson Dental
Charleston, SC
07.2021 - 12.2024
- Coordinate and schedule equipment installations; secure contracts; prepare and maintain database of equipment; secure payment with vendors
- Works independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects
- Project planning and management of all equipment orders
- Prepares reports by collecting and analyzing information
- Responsible for maintaining multi-million-dollar equipment in warehouse to include preparing, counting, and reconciling inventory
- Coordinate with diverse management teams; serve as liaison between equipment specialists, territory sales reps, and vendors
Customer Service Representative
Patterson Dental
Charleston, SC
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Answer high volume of incoming multi-line calls and inquiries
- Research and resolve customer problems with discretion with limited supervision
- Coordinate and schedule conference calls, travel arrangements; secure conference rooms; prepare the needed material
- Provide support and coordinate with sales, service department, and area representatives
- Maintain organization and filing system
Dental Assistant
Atlantic Dental Associates
Charleston, SC
11.2016 - 02.2019
- Efficiently manage patient care, office, and laboratory duties within specialized practice
- Assisted dentist chairside with treatment procedures; sterilized and disinfected instruments; setting up instrument trays; assemble materials
- Responsible for coordinating postop treatment
- Monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory; responsible for purchase orders
Dental Assistant/Administrative Assistant
Kidz Plant
Charleston, SC
04.2014 - 11.2016
- Answer high volume of incoming multi-line calls; responsible for coordinating and maintaining multiple schedules; responsible for emails while maintaining patient confidentiality
- Responsible for accounts receivable; securing payment from state agency and insurance companies; filing claims
- Efficiently manage patient care, office, and laboratory duties
- Responsible for coordinating postop treatment
- Monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory; responsible for purchase orders
Skills
- Inventory management
- Patient care and education
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Patient intake procedures
- Digital X-ray operation
- Exam room setup
- Sealant application and four-handed procedures
- Infection control practices
- Dental radiography and instrument preparation
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Solomon Family Dentistry
01.2025 - Current
Procurement Specialist
Patterson Dental
07.2021 - 12.2024
Customer Service Representative
Patterson Dental
02.2019 - 07.2021
Dental Assistant
Atlantic Dental Associates
11.2016 - 02.2019
Dental Assistant/Administrative Assistant
Kidz Plant
04.2014 - 11.2016
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