JESSICA HENDERSON
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with 15 years 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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Johnny M. Clark D.D.S.
08.2007 - 01.2022
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing patients, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with patients, and updated patient records.
- Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
- Managed patient billing processes for timely, accurate payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Hamilton, TX2003
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX2003
Registered Dental Assistant -
University of Texas Health Science San Antonio
San Antonio, TX2008
Skills
- Dental Office Administration
- Patient Schedule Management
- Health and Safety Practices
- Taking X-Rays
- Nitrous Oxide
- Impression Taking
- Chair Side Assistance
- Office Management
- Patterson EagleSoft
- Disinfection and Sterilization
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- X-ray Certified
- CPR/BLS/AED Certified
- Nitrous Oxide
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Johnny M. Clark D.D.S.
08.2007 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Tarleton State University
Registered Dental Assistant -
University of Texas Health Science San Antonio
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- X-ray Certified
- CPR/BLS/AED Certified
- Nitrous Oxide
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