LUCI McCATHRON
PARKER,Colorado
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
As a Registered Dental Hygienist I have maintained skilled career professional with 14 years practical experience in general, cosmetic and pediatric dentistry. I have challenged myself academically to learn operational and sales strategies for medical and dental insurance
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Benefits Advisor Present
Aflac
09.2020 - Current
- Directed and controlled life, medical, dental, short term disability, hospital, cancer, critical care and vision benefit packages.
- Participated in design and ongoing management of benefit plans.
- Functioned as main point of contact for benefit carriers.
- Served as subject matter expert in answering questions regarding benefits.
Clinical Review
Delta Dental
Centennial , CO
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Collected preoperative, operative and postoperative data components through dental offices.
- Used clinical review guidelines to maintain consistency in the review process, appropriate utilization levels and compliance with facility policies and procedures.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for dental records and public health information
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients and insurance companies by email and telephone.
Dental Hygienist
Southmoor Pediatric Dentistry
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Dental Hygienist
Fill-ins, Colorado Springs
Denver, CO
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
Dental Hygienist
Milestone Dental Care, Rock
Castle, CO
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
Dental Assistant/Hygiene
Northern NM Center for Cosmetic Denistry
Taos, NM
01.2006
- Reviewed patient charts upon arrival and prepared procedure room based on unique customer needs.
- Prepared procedure rooms and tray setups for hygienists and doctors before starting dental procedures.
- Arranged and organized dental equipment and instrumentation according to guidelines established by Adec
- Assisted doctors and hygienists during root canals, cavity fillings and wisdom teeth extraction.
Dental Hygienist
Taos Native American Health Center
, Taos NM
01.2006
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in EagleSoft
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
Dental Hygienist
Small Smiles
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
Dental Hygienist
Centennial Dental Care
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Dr. Paul Balderamos Dentistry
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Complied with OSHA safety policies and standards.
- Prepared procedure rooms and tray setups for hygienists and doctors before starting dental procedures.
- Reviewed patient charts upon arrival and prepared procedure room based on unique customer needs.
- Assisted doctors and hygienists during root canals, cavity fillings and wisdom teeth extraction.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2006
Skills
- CPT Coding
- Production Goals
- Direct Marketing
- Commission Sales
- Customer Relationship Management
- Insurance Recommendation
- Health Insurance Industry Knowledge
- Benefits Administration
- Professional Relationships
- Client Relationship Development
- Medical Records Management
Certification
Registered Dental Hygienist (2006)
CPR certified (2014)
Nitrous Oxide Sedation (2007)
Colorado Local Anesthetic Certified (2006)
Colorado Resident Producer (2020)
Ashworth College CBCS (2020)
Timeline
Clinical Review
Delta Dental
09.2021 - 04.2022
Benefits Advisor Present
Aflac
09.2020 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Southmoor Pediatric Dentistry
01.2014 - 01.2019
Dental Hygienist
Fill-ins, Colorado Springs
01.2011 - 01.2014
Dental Hygienist
Milestone Dental Care, Rock
01.2010 - 01.2011
Dental Hygienist
Small Smiles
01.2008 - 01.2010
Dental Assistant/Hygiene
Northern NM Center for Cosmetic Denistry
01.2006
Dental Hygienist
Taos Native American Health Center
01.2006
Dental Hygienist
Centennial Dental Care
01.2006 - 01.2008
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Dr. Paul Balderamos Dentistry
01.2001 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of New Mexico
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