Kimberly Belcher

• Entered patient data into dental records system while adhering to confidentiality rules.
• Gathered and reviewed patient records and health history for accurate assessments.
• Prepared exam and treatment rooms by organizing required instruments and supplies.
• Provided chair-side assistance during examinations to enhance efficiency and ease patient anxiety.
• Directed clinic operations to ensure timely appointments and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Trained new dental assistants to meet office standards and protocols.
• Maintained clinical inventory and placed orders as needed while adhering to budget constraints.
• Supported administration team by managing check-in and check-out processes.
  Responded to patient inquiries via phone concerning treatment and financial issues.
  Clarified insurance benefits for patients to facilitate understanding.
  Gathered co-pays at service time to maintain accurate billing practices.

Chairside assisting for 3 Pediatric dentists with various procedures including composite and alloy fillings,pulpotomies, SSCs, space maintainers, extractions. I drew up and dispensed sedation medications, as well as assisted with general anesthesia procedures. Dentrix, digital X-rays, patient and parent education, preventive care, strict adherence to infection control.

Clinic Coordinator for the 2 Pediatric Dentist practice. I trained all new dental assistants. I maintained the flow to keep the office running efficiently and on time. I also assisted the doctors and hygienists with all chairside procedures including sedation and general anesthesia. Knowledgeable in Dentrix, digital X-rays scheduling, presenting treatment plans and explaining insurance benefits. Strict adherence to infection control. OSHA and HIPAA compliant.

Greeting patients, scheduling appointments, financial coordination of proposed treatment plans, collecting payment and following up with collections, insurance verifications, maintaining a clean and tidy office.

Assisting the dentist with various cosmetic procedures including full mouth reconstruction of veneers, crowns, bridges, implants, full and partial dentures, impressions, RCT, nightguards, composite and alloy fillings, oral surgery. Front desk responsibilities such as scheduling and confirming, verifying insurance, financial coordination and insurance billing.