Lynne Semonin
CLINTON
Summary
Detail-oriented Clinical and Administrative Professional with over 30 years of experience in dental settings. Expertise in following clinical procedures, ensuring compliance, validating patient information, processing payments, and utilizing practice-management software. Known for strong critical thinking, effective communication, and meticulous documentation. Committed to identifying process inefficiencies and enhancing team performance for improved user experiences.
Overview
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1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant I Clinical and Administrative Operations
Dr. Jennifer J. Jerome DDS
Akron
10.2018 - Current
- Follow detailed clinical and administrative procedures in a high-accuracy environment while maintaining OSHA, infection-control and patient confidentiality standards.
- Validated patient, insurance, and treatment information to ensure accuracy before procedures and billing processes.
- Verify insurance eligibility and benefits, identify coverage discrepancies and communicate findings to patient and office personnel.
- Process explanations of benefits and patient payments, track outstanding claims and follow unresolved items through completion.
- Use dental practice-management software to maintain appointments, patient information, treatment estimates, billing records and claims activity.
- Reviewed information for completeness and accuracy, facilitating smooth transitions in patient and billing workflows.
- Document activities clearly so that clinical and administrative team members have accurate information for follow-up.
- Identify workflow issues, missing information and unexpected results, then coordinate with the appropriate person to resolve them.
- Balance multiple clinical and administrative priorities while maintaining accuracy and providing a positive patient experience.
- Inspected, maintained, and prepared equipment and materials, adhering to established procedures and quality-control standards.
Certified Dental Assistant I Practice Operations Support
Dennis Dental Care
Mogadore
08.2010 - 10.2018
- Supported a high-volume general dentistry practice by coordinating clinical activities, patient needs and administrative workflows.
- Followed repeatable procedures for patient care, sterilization, radiology, laboratory work and equipment preparation.
- Managed in-office laboratory procedures requiring precise specifications, careful execution and verification of completed work.
- Maintained inventory and supply levels, identified shortages and coordinated ordering to prevent operational interruptions.
- Reviewed records and supporting information for accuracy and completeness.
- Communicated issues, changes and patient needs clearly to dentists, coworkers and administrative personnel.
- Adapted to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy, organization and service quality.
Certified Dental Assistant
Multiple Practices
Akron
1990 - 2010
- Assisted in patient preparation for dental procedures and treatments.
- Sterilized and maintained dental instruments and equipment for safety compliance.
- Managed patient records and updated electronic health information systems.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow within the office.
- Performed inventory checks of dental supplies and placed orders.
Education
Dental Assisting -
Akron Institute
Akron, OH01-1990
High School Diploma -
Chippewa High School
Doylestown, OH05-1989
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Practice management software
- Insurance verification
- Problem resolution
- Workflow coordination
- Quality assurance
- Claims processing
- Cross-functional Communication
- Data accuracy
- Time management
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant Certificate of Competency in Coronal Polish (CP)
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
- Dental Assistant Radiographer License
- Dental assisting certificate
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant I Clinical and Administrative Operations
Dr. Jennifer J. Jerome DDS
10.2018 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant I Practice Operations Support
Dennis Dental Care
08.2010 - 10.2018
Certified Dental Assistant
Multiple Practices
1990 - 2010
Dental Assisting -
Akron Institute
High School Diploma -
Chippewa High School