Kristina Rutledge
Memphis,TX
Summary
Talented Registered Dental Assistant with 12 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RDA/Clerk
TDCJ Roach Unit
08.2020 - Current
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Used computer to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Software while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Assisted dentist with paperwork and billing protocol for both routine and less common procedures.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using MS Excel and industry-standard registration software.
- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
RDA
Morris Associates Dr.Amy Morris
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Helped complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using MS Excel and industry-standard registration software.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
- Typed patient data into computer system using software while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
RDA
John Micheal Wedin DDS
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted dentist with paperwork and billing protocol for both routine and less common procedures.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
- Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Used Software to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Software while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
RDA
Aspen Dental
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Assisted dentist with paperwork and billing protocol for both routine and less common procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using MS Excel and industry-standard registration software.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
RDA
Monarch Dental
04.2013 - 01.2015
- Assisted dentist with paperwork and billing protocol for both routine and less common procedures.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant
Carrington College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05.2011
High School Diploma -
Rider High School
Wichita Falls, TX05.2003
Skills
- Patient care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Inventory Management
- Equipment Sterilization
- Procedure Support/ Assisting Dentist
- X-Ray Processing
- Appointment Scheduling
- Dental records
- Restorative,Extractions,Impressions,Endodontic etc Dentistry
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Electronic Charting
- Sterilizing Procedure Rooms in a timely manner
- Knowledgeable in [Software]
Timeline
RDA/Clerk
TDCJ Roach Unit
08.2020 - Current
RDA
Morris Associates Dr.Amy Morris
07.2018 - 08.2019
RDA
John Micheal Wedin DDS
10.2016 - 01.2018
RDA
Aspen Dental
01.2015 - 07.2016
RDA
Monarch Dental
04.2013 - 01.2015
Registered Dental Assistant
Carrington College - Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Rider High School
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