Kara Wilson
Jasper,TN
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 12 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking
dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and
maintaining clean and sterile environments. Working in provider offices I am highly familiar with medical billing
and coding specific to BCBST. My communication skills and attention to detail, along with my previous clinical
experience, will allow me to be an asset to the claims department. My current skills will equip me with knowledge
to effectively research claims, route them to the correct department and attach appropriate documentation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Northpoint Dental Company
11.2022 - Current
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines. Took dental images and intraoral photos.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Registered Dental Assistant
Lookout Valley Dental
09.2019 - 06.2022
Registered Dental Assistant
Signature Smiles Dental
09.2015 - 09.2019
Registered Dental Assistant
Hamilton Family Dental
07.2010 - 09.2015
Cashier
Lowes Home Improvement
05.2008 - 08.2010
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Education
Dental Assisting Certificate - Dental Assisting
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN05.2010
High School Diploma -
Marion County High School
Jasper, TN05.2008
Skills
- Electronic Charting
- Dental Radiography
- Restorative Dentistry
- Patient intake procedures
- Infection control proficiency
- Oral Surgery
- Patient Services
- Patient Education
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Appointment Scheduling
- Dental records
- Patient data gathering
- Patient Scheduling
- Knowledgeable in Open Dental, Patterson, and Eaglesoft
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Northpoint Dental Company
11.2022 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Lookout Valley Dental
09.2019 - 06.2022
Registered Dental Assistant
Signature Smiles Dental
09.2015 - 09.2019
Registered Dental Assistant
Hamilton Family Dental
07.2010 - 09.2015
Cashier
Lowes Home Improvement
05.2008 - 08.2010
Dental Assisting Certificate - Dental Assisting
Chattanooga State Community College
High School Diploma -
Marion County High School
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