Kaitlin Mizner

Northwest Dental

10.2005 - Current

Assisted in patient preparation for dental procedures, ensuring comfort and readiness.
Managed sterilization of instruments and maintained compliance with infection control protocols.
Supported dentists during procedures by providing essential tools and materials promptly.
Educated patients on post-operative care, enhancing understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
Coordinated patient scheduling and follow-up appointments to optimize office workflow efficiency.
Mentored junior dental assistants, fostering skill development and promoting best practices within the team.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Documented and reviewed 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.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Cross trained to obtain payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards along with answering phone calls.
Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked patient rooms.