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Kaitlyn Miller

Chickasha,OK

Summary

Hygiene,Dental Assistant/ treatment plan coordinator/ receptionist. sterilization requirements for routine cleanings and surgical, dental procedures. Followed doctors and predicted material and tool needs during procedures. Exceptional in keeping nervous patients calm during procedures. I am skilled with customer service and scheduling dental patients in busy family practices. Experienced Dental Assistant with seven years of expertise in chair side assisting. Successful at maintaining patient flows by facilitating exam room turnovers, preparing patients for examinations and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. I have recently in the last four with my last employer learned to verify insurance, present treatment plans and send claims off with necessary x-rays and chart notes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Ice Skating Rink Hut

The Festival of Lights
Chickasha, OK
11.2019 - Current
  • Monitored cashiers to ensure accuracy in transactions and compliance with company policies.
  • Verified and recorded cash totals from daily receipts.
  • Counted currency for each transaction to ensure accuracy of amounts received or disbursed.
  • Balanced assigned drawers on a daily basis using manual calculations or computerized systems.

Dental Assistant

East Norman Dental
Norman, OK
08.2020 - 01.2024
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Managed patient scheduling, appointment reminders, and follow-up calls.
  • Created customized treatment plans for patients based on individual needs.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding billing issues or policy updates.
  • Prepared invoices for payment processing according to established guidelines.
  • Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
  • Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.

Dental Assistant

Dental depot
Norman, OK
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.

Hygiene Assistant/ Dental Assistant

Smile arts dental
Yukon, OK
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Smile arts dental - yukon, ok
  • Arranged and organized dental equipment and instrumentation according to guidelines established by Smile Arts Dental
  • Assisted doctors and hygienists during procedures including root canals, cavity fillings and wisdom teeth extraction, and Frenectomy's
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms following each room
  • Monitored and updated hygiene schedules by rescheduling appointments and scheduling new appointments
  • Reviewed patient charts upon arrival and prepared procedure room based on unique customer needs
  • Prepared patient for x-rays and gathered x-ray films
  • Managed hygienist schedules from start to finish to maintain steady patient flow
  • Administered routine hygiene procedures including flossing, polishing and fluoride treatments
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns
  • Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
  • Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by , clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices
  • Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth
  • Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment
  • Experience in taking alginate impressons to replace missing teeth, or offer night guards as a solution to teeth grinding and TMJ
  • Operated and maintained steam autoclaves by using distilled water
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Fabricated complete and partial dentures from wax patterns to finished product, ensuring accuracy of fit and bite.
  • Provided guidance and instruction on proper denture care techniques to patients.
  • Performed repairs, relines, and rebases for both complete and partial dentures.

CNA

Shannon Springs Nursing Rehabilitation Center
chickasha, OK
04.2015
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
  • Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
  • Cared for average of fifty patients per day in long term care facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding incontinent patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.

Education

High School Diploma -

some college

Skills

  • Infection control proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Full Mouth Radio graphs
  • Treatment room cleanup
  • Patient data gathering
  • Chair side assisting
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Team building Coronal Polishing
  • Teeth polishing Fluoride administering
  • Dental charting
  • Radiation Safety
  • Nitrous
  • Scheduling
  • verify insurance
  • Eaglesoft, Open Dental, Dentrix,Dexis,XDR

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dental depot
07.2023 - 10.2023

Dental Assistant

East Norman Dental
08.2020 - 01.2024

Ice Skating Rink Hut

The Festival of Lights
11.2019 - Current

Hygiene Assistant/ Dental Assistant

Smile arts dental
04.2017 - 04.2018

CNA

Shannon Springs Nursing Rehabilitation Center
04.2015

High School Diploma -

some college

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