Kelsey Muench
Horace
Summary
Professional dental care provider with strong background in clinical support and patient care. Known for excellent communication, patient management, and technical assistance during procedures. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments. Skilled in sterilization techniques, radiography, and maintaining infection control standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Reuter Family Dentistry
07.2019 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Participated in community outreach programs, educating public on importance of dental health.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Moorhead, MN05-2019
Skills
- Proficient in taking dental impressions
- Proficient in dental radiography
- Skilled in optimizing treatment room layout
- Sterilization techniques
- Collaborative teamwork
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Patient communication
- Surgical assistance expertise
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Pediatric dental care
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Reuter Family Dentistry
07.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
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