Katie Carpentier
Kettering,OHIO
Summary
Passionate dental hygienist who is excited to take new career direction. Brings than 20 years' experience in preventive dental care and practice management. Skilled in developing and maintaining proper records, programs and protocols for both clinical and administrative aspects of the practice. Thrive in a face paced, environment that requires critical thinking, multitasking and efficiency that is patient and practice focused and am quick to build long-term relationships with patients and colleagues.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Wright Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
01.2012 - Current
- Deliver compassionate care and monitor patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development in a fast paced pediatric office with a diverse population.
- Worked with dentist in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental
- Administered local anesthesia with skill and compassion to pediatric patients
- Expose and interpret digital dental radiographs to access oral health and develop treatment plans if necessary
- HIPAA Compliance Officer: Developed HIPAA compliancy program for the practice by working closely with The Compliancy Group. Created a program and staff training for maintaining patient records with accuracy, confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Radiology Compliance Officer: Updated office protocol and brought office into compliance. Responsible for maintaining proper documentation and training for staff as regulated by the Ohio Department of Health, Radiologic Licensure for dental practices.
- Contributed to practice growth by being cross trained in multiple areas, including administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, assisting patients with insurance eligibility and verification, determining patient co-pays and taking payments, and corresponding with other dental and medical practices including transferring of patient records and radiographs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and file sharing programs.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Gary Porter DDS
08.2004 - 10.2017
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft .
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff.
- Strengthened communication skills by presenting complex information in an understandable manner to diverse patient populations.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH06.2004
Skills
- Dental clinical duties
- Dental office administration
- Local anesthesia administration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Medical History Documentation
- Dental charting and treatment planning
- Proficient in Eaglesoft, Microsoft Word, Outlook and file sharing software
- OSHA and infection control administrator
- HIPAA and Radiology Compliance officer
- Supply Management
- Equipment Maintenance
Accomplishments
- Top scholar award for Dental Hygiene Class of 2004, Sinclair Community College
- Lead hygienist for Wright Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
- Participate in community outreach programs to educate public on oral health and care.
Certification
- Ohio Dental Hygiene License Number 31.011544
- Local Anesthesia License (June 2004)
- Nitrous Oxide Administration and Monitoring Certified (October 2011)
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (August 2023)
- American Dental Hygiene Association Member since 2004
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Wright Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
01.2012 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Gary Porter DDS
08.2004 - 10.2017
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Sinclair Community College
- Ohio Dental Hygiene License Number 31.011544
- Local Anesthesia License (June 2004)
- Nitrous Oxide Administration and Monitoring Certified (October 2011)
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (August 2023)
- American Dental Hygiene Association Member since 2004
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