Jill Rodrie-Deaton
Spokane,WA
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with [Number] years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with [Number]-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, [Skill] and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Detail-oriented [Job Title] with experience providing direct patient care and office management in busy dental practices. Trained in sterilization procedures and patient relations. Highly skilled in dental radiography and patient charting. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Willamette Dental Group
Spokane, WA
10.2002 - Current
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, [Action] and [Action].
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- 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.
- 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.
- Typed patient data into computer system using [Software] while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Used [Software] to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
- Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
Dental Assistant
Dr.Bruce Harsha
Spokane, WA
05.1998 - 09.2002
- 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, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
SCC
Spokane, WAHigh School Diploma -
Riverside High School
Chattaroy, WA06.1985
Skills
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Case Management
- Patient Data Gathering
- Medical Records Management
- Office Management
- Dental Staff Support
- Oral Surgery
- Patient Intake Procedures
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Schedule Management
- Patient Relations
- Scheduling Appointments
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Instrument Preparation
- Data Confidentiality Measures
- Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
- Electronic Charting
- Surgical Extractions
- Regulatory Compliance
- Restorative Dentistry
- Emergency Dental Care
- Chair Side Assistance
- Personable Communication
- Data Verification
- Inventory Replenishment
- Health and Safety Practices
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Willamette Dental Group
10.2002 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr.Bruce Harsha
05.1998 - 09.2002
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
SCC
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School