Josie Mains
Pleasant Garden,North Carolina
Summary
Dynamic Lead Dental Assistant with extensive experience at DeVaney Dentistry, excelling in patient scheduling and infection control. Proven track record in training staff and implementing efficient workflows, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in endodontic procedures and fostering teamwork, ensuring high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Devaney Dentistry
2024 - Current
- Supervised dental assistant team, ensuring efficient patient flow and adherence to clinical protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in patient care and equipment sterilization.
- Implemented new scheduling system, improving appointment management and reducing patient wait times.
- Collaborated with dentists to prepare treatment plans and assist during complex procedures.
- Monitor sedation patients with CRNA's
- Monitor blood pressure and 02 levels
- Document medications
- Post op instructions
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Lead Dental Assistant/ Patient Coordinator
Greensboro Dental
2023 - 2024
- Supervised daily operations of dental assistant team, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and follow-ups, enhancing office efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new dental assistants on procedures and equipment usage, fostering professional development.
- Implemented infection control measures, maintaining compliance with health regulations and improving patient safety.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, optimizing stock levels to reduce costs while ensuring availability.
- Collaborated with dentists to streamline workflows during procedures, increasing overall clinic productivity.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Dental Assistant
Erikson, DDS
2022 - 2023
- Assisted in dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Managed patient records and appointment scheduling using electronic health record systems.
- Operated dental radiography equipment to capture accurate diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-procedure care instructions.
- Monitored Sedation patients
- Documented medications given..
- Monitored blood pressure and 02
- Collaborated with dentists to prepare treatment plans based on patient assessments.
- Performed general chair-side duties for oral surgery.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
Chiropractic Assistant/ Insurance Coordinator
Salama Chiropractic At Oak Ridge
2019 - 2022
- Assisted chiropractors in patient evaluations and treatment planning.
- Managed patient scheduling to optimize clinic workflow and reduce wait times.
- Educated patients on care plans and post-treatment instructions for improved outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure seamless patient referrals and follow-ups.
- Educated patients on chiropractic care benefits, resulting in increased referrals and new client acquisition.
- Performed electric muscle stimulation, massage, and mechanical traction.
- Assisted chiropractor during patient exams to implement treatment plans quickly.
- Streamlined billing processes for increased accuracy in patient invoicing, enhancing financial operations.
Chiropractic Assistant
Blase Chiropractic
2016 - 2019
- Assisted patients with treatment protocols, ensuring a smooth experience during therapy sessions.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed appointment reminders to optimize clinic efficiency.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for streamlined data retrieval.
- Educated patients on chiropractic care plans and post-treatment exercises to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Lead meetings
- Trained the new employees
- Managed patients as they walked through the door until they seen the doctor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina, NC12-2016
Skills
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient charting
- Infection control proficiency
- Endodontic procedures
- CPR
- Monitor blood pressure and 02 levele
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Devaney Dentistry
2024 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant/ Patient Coordinator
Greensboro Dental
2023 - 2024
Dental Assistant
Erikson, DDS
2022 - 2023
Chiropractic Assistant/ Insurance Coordinator
Salama Chiropractic At Oak Ridge
2019 - 2022
Chiropractic Assistant
Blase Chiropractic
2016 - 2019
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of North Carolina At Wilmington