Jenny Jacobs
Fort Lee,NJ
Summary
Skilled in both customer service and dental procedure assistance, I enhanced patient comfort and billing accuracy. My expertise spans from taking X-rays to advising patients, contributing to a positive and efficient work environment. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with dental teams, ensuring top-notch care and operational excellence.
Dental Assistant Intern with experience scheduling appointments, filing records, charting tooth decay and maintaining dental equipment. Precise communicator skilled at working with dental team staff, entering patient data with accuracy and maintaining confidentiality. Highly adaptable with great problem-solving skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant Intern
Beam Dental
2024.07 - 2025.01
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared dental rooms and materials.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with the dental team members.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Improved patient comfort by providing gentle and compassionate care during dental procedures.
- Assisted with dental X-rays, ensuring accurate diagnostics for treatment planning.
Dental Receptionist
Whitestone Dental
2023.10 - 2024.07
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Provided excellent customer service by promptly addressing patient inquiries via phone, email, or in-person interactions.
- Provided excellent customer service to create positive experiences and build patient trust.
- Communicated with insurance companies to dispute unpaid claims and verify patient coverages.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Improved billing accuracy by diligently verifying insurance coverage and updating patient financial records accordingly.
- Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
Skills
- Customer service skills
- Appointment scheduling
- Dental staff assistance
- Treatment room setup
- Dental impressions preparation
- Temporary crown fabrication
- Lab case coordination
- Restorative dentistry
- Dental procedure assistance
- Taking X-rays
- Instrument sterilization
- Surgical extractions
- Advising and educating patients
- Crown and bridge construction
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
work schedule
Part-Time
Timeline
Dental Assistant Intern
Beam Dental
2024.07 - 2025.01
Dental Receptionist
Whitestone Dental
2023.10 - 2024.07