Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oral Surgery Dental Assistant
Gentle Dental
10.2023 - Current
Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Northwest Human Services
04.2023 - 10.2023
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Assisted in chair-side dental procedures
Dental Assistant/Front Office Receptionist
Lane Community College Dental Clinic
07.2022 - 03.2023
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry.
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.
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.
Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
Assisted dentist with paperwork and billing protocol for both routine and less common procedures.
Dental Assistant
Albany Dental Group/Honeymint Pediatric Dental
04.2021 - 07.2022
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
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.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
Dental Assistant
Lancaster Family Health Center
07.2019 - 08.2020
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.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery
Medical Office Receptionist
Samaritan Health Services
06.2015 - 04.2018
Scheduled, rescheduled and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
Received, recorded and filed medical payments by check, cash and credit card.
Maintained patient databases and updated information in alignment with HIPAA protocols.
Used EPIC to schedule appointments for doctor visits and procedures.
Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
Reviewed and sent medical records to other physicians upon request.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Practical Dental Assisting of Oregon
Corvallis, OR
04.2018
No Degree - Accounting Clerk Certificate
Linn Benton Community College
Albany, OR
06.2015
GED -
Harrisburg High School
Harrisburg
06.2013
Skills
Disinfection and Sterilization
Advising and Educating Patients
Patient Care Standards
Medical Charting
Data Verification
Critical Thinking
Patient Data Gathering
Clerical Support
Multitasking Abilities
Efficient and Detail-Oriented
Certification
Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Oral Surgery Dental Assistant
Gentle Dental
10.2023 - Current
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Northwest Human Services
04.2023 - 10.2023
Dental Assistant/Front Office Receptionist
Lane Community College Dental Clinic
07.2022 - 03.2023
Dental Assistant
Albany Dental Group/Honeymint Pediatric Dental
04.2021 - 07.2022
Dental Assistant
Lancaster Family Health Center
07.2019 - 08.2020
Medical Office Receptionist
Samaritan Health Services
06.2015 - 04.2018
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Practical Dental Assisting of Oregon
No Degree - Accounting Clerk Certificate
Linn Benton Community College
GED -
Harrisburg High School
Certified Dental Assistant
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