Lauren Gibson
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Highly motivated and adaptable Dental Assistant with proven experience working within a face paced dental office and administration. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Possess a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a Minor in Spanish. Strong communication and knowledge of dental practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Myrtle Beach
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and cleaning surfaces
- Assisted doctor in routine dental procedures such as fillings, extractions, crown preparations, and denture deliveries
- Coordinated appointments and optimized scheduling opportunities
- Educated patients on proper oral health practices, denture maintenance, and caries prevention
- Maintained adequate supply inventory and ordering
- Assured OSHA and safety compliance for office
- Knowledgeable in working with implant retained dentures and crowns
- SC X-Ray Certified.
Care Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Health Care Partners of South Carolina (FQHC)
Conway
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed appointment scheduling, worked with Dental staff to ensure administrative organization
- Familiarity with Dental terminology and procedural codes
- Facilitated communication between Dentist and Dental Lab and ordering supplies
- Assisted patients with finding community resources and appropriate referrals
- Translated Spanish-English Dental treatment plans and procedures
- Built a rapport with patients and community stakeholders and organizations aimed at health promotion
- Maintain detailed and accurate medical and billing communications.
Student Intern
South Carolina Community Health Worker Association (SCCHWA)
Columbia
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Responsible for organizing association wide campaign for tracking CHW data in SC
- Collaborated with organization partners on association campaign
- Assisted with community outreach events with SCCHWA
- Collected data from CHW’s using survey platforms
- Organized data from surveys to be used to support further funding for CHW’s in SC.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Public Health -
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC05.2022
Associate of Arts -
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC05.2019
Skills
- Community Health
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Education
- Dental Office Management
- Conversational Spanish
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Empathy
- Time Management
- Dental Radiography
- Customer Service
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team Collaboration
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Dental impressions
Certification
SC Radiation Safety Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
11.2023 - Current
Care Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Health Care Partners of South Carolina (FQHC)
06.2022 - 11.2023
Student Intern
South Carolina Community Health Worker Association (SCCHWA)
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Public Health -
Coastal Carolina University
Associate of Arts -
Horry Georgetown Technical College