Kalia Yang
Morganton
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Dental Assistant with 10 years of experience providing exceptional patient care in various dental settings. Proficient in chairside assistance, sterilization techniques, and patient education. Seeking to leverage my expertise and passion for oral health in a dynamic dental practice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Growing Smiles
2018.05 - Current
- Streamlined pre-treatment workflows by setting up instruments trays according to procedural requirements.
- Expedited billing processes by accurately coding dental procedures for insurance submission purposes.
- Assisted dentists with complex dental procedures, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
- Maintained strict compliance with infection control protocols, ensuring the health and safety of patients and staff.
- Improved office efficiency by maintaining accurate records of all dental treatments and patient information.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating closely with the dental team to provide comprehensive care.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling, resulting in reduced wait times for patients.
- Assisted in administering nitrous oxide.
- Assisted in coronal polishing.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Facilitated effective communication between dentist and patient, explaining treatment plans and addressing concerns.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
Dental Assistant
Smile Starters
2017.04 - 2018.05
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes for improved office efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Managed patient records with accuracy, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with dental staff to optimize appointment scheduling, maximizing productivity while minimizing patient wait times.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Education
Certificate of Completion Medical Billing & Coding - Medical Billing & Coding
Isothermal Community College
Spindale, NC04.2023
ADA-accredited Dental Assistant Program - Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC05.2014
Skills
- Patient record management
- Dentrix
- Oral hygiene education
- Orthodontic Assistance
- Dental Terms Knowledge
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Appointment Scheduling
- Restorative procedures
- Sealant Application
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Data Entry
Languages
Hmong
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Growing Smiles
2018.05 - Current
Dental Assistant
Smile Starters
2017.04 - 2018.05
Certificate of Completion Medical Billing & Coding - Medical Billing & Coding
Isothermal Community College
ADA-accredited Dental Assistant Program - Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Western Piedmont Community College
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