Lia Reighard
Dental Assitant
Mount Pleasant,IA
Summary
Compassionate Dental Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, dental procedure assistance, and infection control practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient comfort and support dentist's needs during procedures. Well versed in HIPPA and patient confidentiality, as well as very professional with patients as well as coworkers.
Overview
1
1
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Community Health Center SEIA
West Burlington
03.2024 - Current
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
Clerk
Caseys General Stores Inc
New London
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Communicated with customers, employees and vendors to answer questions and address complaints.
- Entered data into computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Followed confidentiality rules to preserve data quality and reduce potential information compromise.
Volunteer
New London Specialty Care
New London
02.2016 - 07.2021
- Provided emotional support to residents who were feeling lonely or isolated.
- Listened attentively to resident stories and shared experiences while fostering meaningful relationships.
- Encouraged residents to participate in physical activities like walking around the facility grounds or doing light exercises.
- Helped create a warm, welcoming environment for new residents transitioning into the facility.
- Participated in community outreach events to promote the nursing home's mission.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Greenville University
Greenville, ILSkills
- Instrument preparation
- Oral health education
- Knowledgeable in Epic
- Patient services
- Patient relations
- Office management
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Team collaboration
- First aid training
- Patient scheduling
- Patient records gathering
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Appointment scheduling
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response preparedness
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Community Health Center SEIA
03.2024 - Current
Clerk
Caseys General Stores Inc
05.2021 - 11.2022
Volunteer
New London Specialty Care
02.2016 - 07.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Greenville University
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