Huong Huynh
Dental Specialist
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dental Assistant with 14+ years of experience providing efficient and competent service in busy dental clinics. Able to handle all necessary assistant duties without supervision. Provide superb customer service, ensuring patient retention and loyalty
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Dental Office Manager
Army Reserve
10.2023 - Current
- Charged with supervision, counseling, and mentoring the professional development of 3 Soldiers
- Advised subordinate personnel in clinical techniques and evaluated performance
- Conducted military tasks, dental-related, and physical readiness training
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction
Dental Office Manager
Army Reserve
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Served as a dental non-commissioned officer for the 7201st Medical Support Unit
- Assisted with the management of dental treatment facilities and junior Soldiers on dental mobilization and demobilization procedures and policies
- Directly responsible for the health and welfare of 3 Soldiers through counseling and mentorship on career progression
- Supported the Commander's intent on all policies and guidelines for the unit
Dental Office Manager
Army Reserve
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted in presentation of training programs; prepared the site for field dental treatment facilities
- Assisted with technical and administrative management of dental treatment facilities
Dental Office Manager
Army Reserve
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Served as a squad leader for a dental platoon in a medical support unit
- Supervised 3 Soldiers, provided counseling and mentorship to Soldiers on career progression
- Supported the Commander's intent on all policies and guidelines for the unit
Dental Assistant
Army Active Duty
05.2014 - 08.2018
- Served as the Practice Manager of a 5 chair Dental Treatment Facility at Fort Irwin
- Coordinated appointments and treatment for a patient population of over 6,000 Soldiers
- Counseled 2 Soldiers and mentored 2 civilians
- Prepared monthly report
- Instructed subordinates in clinical techniques and evaluated performance
- Responsible for templating Corporate Dental System (CDS) scheduler
- Maintained a sub-hand receipt valued at over $280k
- Responsible for the submission of tracking facility and medical maintenance work orders
Dental Assistant
Army Active Duty
06.2011 - 04.2014
- Assistant NCOIC of a 37 chair Dental Treatment Facility that provides comprehensive dental care to approximately 16,000 Soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division
- Supervised 4 Soldiers and 34 civilian personnel in support of 14 dentists
- Advised, counseled, trained and mentored Soldiers
- Created appointment schedules
- Conducted physical fitness and MOS proficiency training
- Prepared myriad of reports; oversaw the operation and maintenance of over $2 million of fixed facilities
- Managed civilian time cards, monitored leave and attendance
- Ensured clinic cleanliness and safety
Dental Assistant
Army Active Duty
01.2007 - 05.2011
- Served as Dental Sergeant for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) treatment facility
- Assisted in the supervision of 4 Soldiers and 4 civilians in support of 3 Oral Surgeons and 1 Resident serving an active duty population of over 34,000 Soldiers
- Promoted morale, welfare and professional development of subordinates
- Provided assistance with patient scheduling
Dental Assistant
Army Active Duty
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Prepared 15 patients daily to undergo dental procedures, assisted dentist with sterilizing or disinfect instruments, setting up instrument trays, and preparing materials
- Exposed intraoral dental diagnostic x-rays in accordance with all guidelines to ensure patient safety; take and record patient medical and dental histories and vital signs, and record treatment information in patient records with 100% accuracy
- Provided postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist and instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs with a friendly and engaging demeanor
- Scheduled appointments and send reminders using Corporate Dental System (CDS) scheduler
- Made preliminary impressions and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts, and mastered pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
Dental Assistant Army Intern
Army Active Duty
11.2004 - 12.2004
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for dental procedures daily
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review
Basic Army Trainee
Army
09.2004 - 10.2004
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Established lasting relationships with peers, leadership and customers using strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Acted with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote culture of company.
Fast Food Team Member
Burger King
05.2004 - 08.2004
- Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness
- Reduced customer wait times by quickly operating customer window and sales register
- Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction by promoting brand loyalty and maximizing repeat business
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Concentration: Science
Barstow Community College
Barstow, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Patient Relations
Timeline
Dental Office Manager
Army Reserve
10.2023 - Current
Dental Office Manager
Army Reserve
06.2022 - 09.2023
Dental Office Manager
Army Reserve
03.2020 - 05.2022
Dental Office Manager
Army Reserve
09.2018 - 02.2020
Dental Assistant
Army Active Duty
05.2014 - 08.2018
Dental Assistant
Army Active Duty
06.2011 - 04.2014
Dental Assistant
Army Active Duty
01.2007 - 05.2011
Dental Assistant
Army Active Duty
01.2005 - 12.2006
Dental Assistant Army Intern
Army Active Duty
11.2004 - 12.2004
Basic Army Trainee
Army
09.2004 - 10.2004
Fast Food Team Member
Burger King
05.2004 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Savannah State University
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Concentration: Science
Barstow Community College
05.2001 -
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