Lori Enterline

Same as below. I enjoy working at Merit Dental but I am driving an hour. I would love to have something closer to home

• Assisted dentists in providing quality dental care to patients, including taking and developing x-rays, charting teeth, preparing materials, and cleaning instruments
• Performed chairside duties such as suctioning, handing instruments, mixing materials, and applying topical anesthetics
• Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms
• Maintained a clean work area by sterilizing instruments after each use and disposing of contaminated materials properly
• Took digital X-rays and intraoral photographs
• Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences
• Prepared treatment rooms with appropriate instruments before each appointment
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by greeting patients warmly and responding quickly to their needs
• Followed infection-control standards and sanitization protocols to safeguard patients and staff
• Developed positive relationships with patients and colleagues
• Provided support to other staff members as needed during busy times at the clinic
• Took impressions and X-rays in support of patient evaluation and diagnostic care
• Performed chair-side dental procedures in a timely manner
• Transferred instruments and provided suction during procedures
• Made patient reminder calls and followed up on missed appointments
• Offered gentle support and delivered compassionate care during dental procedures
• Reviewed patient charts prior to appointments for accuracy of data entry
• Organized dental equipment and supplies to ensure efficient patient care operations
• Scheduled appointments for patients using the office management system software
• Managed patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations while maintaining confidentiality of all information
• Tracked inventory levels of dental supplies and placed orders when necessary
• Charted patient data and treatment in electronic health records system
• Assisted with ordering supplies and maintaining inventory
• Educated patients on proper oral care habits and disease prevention
• Answered phone calls promptly and responded to inquiries regarding appointment scheduling or billing issues with accuracy
• Documented dental and medical history prior to appointment
• Ensured that all medical records were kept up-to-date and accurate
• Disposed of hazardous waste in accordance with clinic protocols
• Participated in continuing education courses related to current dental practices and procedures
• Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the dentist
• Collaborated effectively with colleagues to provide comprehensive patient care services
• Collaborated with clinical coordinator on schedule and follow-up of patient care and treatment
• Communicated with clinical coordinator to discuss and determine patient care and treatment
• Followed stringent security protocols to maintain patient confidentiality
• Monitored expiration dates of medications stored in the facility
• Sterilized and disinfected instruments and set up instrument trays to assist dentist
• Assisted dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies
• Recorded dental history and vital signs of patients
• Ordered and monitored dental supplies and equipment inventory
• Exposed, developed, and mounted intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays
• Poured, trimmed, and polished study casts
• Provided postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist
• Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts