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Kathie Willis

Fort Mahave,AZ

Summary

Reliable Dental Assistant with 31 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting . Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Steven D .Fraker
04.2019 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Created dental impressions for models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
  • Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, maintaining communication.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay.
  • Provided post-operative instructions to patients such as extractions or root canals.
  • Typed patient data into computer system using Softflex,Dentrix,Eglesoft while following privacy laws.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.

Front Office Manager

Steven D. Fraker
04.2019 - Current
  • Monitored financial transactions at the front desk.
  • Created weekly schedules for front and back office staff.
  • Reconciled end-of-day reports.
  • Resolved patient complaints.
  • Entered Payroll
  • Implemented HIPPA and Osha regulations into our office.
  • Ordered all supplies for front and back office.

Registered Dental Assistant

Dr. Signe Belden
03.2003 - 03.2019
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Assisted in orthodontics, and assisted in the placement and restoration of implants.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls
  • Maintained four accounts personal and business.
  • Managed Health Savings Plan accounts for all employees.

Education

Associate of Science - Biology

Texarkana Community College
Texarkana, TX
06-1985

High School Diploma -

Thassis Hellenic International Boarding School
Greece
06-1982

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Self starter
  • Office management
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • HIPAA compliance
  • OSHA regulations

Interests

  • Horseback Riding
  • Volunteering with animals and youth
  • Camping
  • Hiking

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Steven D .Fraker
04.2019 - Current

Front Office Manager

Steven D. Fraker
04.2019 - Current

Registered Dental Assistant

Dr. Signe Belden
03.2003 - 03.2019

Associate of Science - Biology

Texarkana Community College

High School Diploma -

Thassis Hellenic International Boarding School
Kathie Willis