Haley Posey - Dental Assistant / Receptionist

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

7

years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant / Receptionist

R Douglas Woods DMD

Forest, MS

01.2017 - 08.2023

Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
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.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
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.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.

Education

Dental Assistant -

Accelerated Dental Assistant Academy

Madison,Ms

12.2016

High School Diploma -

Newton County Academy

Decatur,Ms

05.2012

Skills

Clinical Support
Procedure Support
Patient Relations
Patient Counseling

Inventory Management
Equipment Sterilization
Insurance Billing

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