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Joseph Harvey

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability. Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff. Multi-talented dental assistant with several years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort. Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service. Compassionate Dental Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, dental procedure assistance, and infection control practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient comfort and support dentist's needs during procedures. Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations, and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans. Compassionate professional with background in dental support services, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care coordination, dental procedure preparation, and infection control protocols. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring positive patient experiences and smooth clinic operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Jawman Dental
Paradise Valley, AZ
03.2017 - Current
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
  • Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.

Education

High School Diploma -

Saguaro High Achool
Scottsdale, AZ
05-2014

Some College (No Degree) - Buisness

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Digital radiography
  • Patient record management
  • Infection control
  • Dental material preparation
  • Chair-side assistance
  • Supply inventory management
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Patient education
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Procedure support
  • Clinical support
  • Impression taking skills
  • Office management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Jawman Dental
03.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

Saguaro High Achool

Some College (No Degree) - Buisness

Grand Canyon University

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