Diane Elfert

• Assisted with stocking shelves with donated food items.
• Maintained a clean and orderly workspace throughout shift.
• Answered questions from clients regarding eligibility for assistance programs.

• Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
• Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
• Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.

Receptionist duties, customer service, insurance verification.

Credit card and cash handling

• Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
• Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
• Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
• Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
• Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
• Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
• Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
• Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
• Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
• Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
• Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
• Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.