- Horseback Riding
- Volunteering with animals and youth
- Camping
- Hiking
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
1121 North Euclid Avenue, Upland CA 91786
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
1121 North Euclid Avenue, Upland CA 91786
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
12581 Newport Avenue, Tustin CA 92780
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, TX06-1985
High School Diploma -
Thassis Hellenic International Boarding School
Greece06-1982
Skills
- Multitasking
- Self starter
- Office management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
Interests
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