Mary Stauffer
Dental X-Ray Technician
Licking,MO
Summary
Knowledgeable Healthcare professional with over 40 years experience in the field of Dentistry. . Detail-oriented with experience providing direct patient care and office management . Trained in sterilization procedures and patient relations. Highly skilled in dental radiography and patient care.. Detailed understanding of dental terminology, codes and procedures. Experienced in handling sensitive medical information, personal data and health details.
Talented Dental Assistant/X-Ray Technician working with dental staff to treat patients.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental X-Ray Technician
Roll Dental Clinic
02.2005 - Current
- Completed x-rays safely by correctly using shielding equipment following OSHA requirements.
- Checked equipment each day and reported major malfunctions to supervisor for attention.
- Developed and processed radiologic film to aid in diagnostics and patient monitoring with high-quality imagery.
- Documented patient data and histories and updated charts with current information.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Trained and supervised new radiologic technologists and technicians.
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
Gasconade Hills Dental Clinic
05.1983 - 02.2005
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Education
Graduate - Dental Assistant
Rolla Technical Institute
Rolla, MO05.1983
High School Diploma -
Dixon High School
Dixon, MO05.1975
Skills
- X-Rays
- Patient Shielding Techniques
- Patient Management
- Radiologic Technology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Staff Education and Training
- Direct Patient Care
- Inventory Control
- Sterilization
- Equipment Maintenance
- Patient Medical Histories
- OSHA Requirements
- Patient Confidentiality
- Patient Education
- Radiology Diagnostics
- Radiographic Imaging
- Government Regulations
- Medical Records Management
- Informed Consent
- Answering Questions
- Clerical Support
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Anatomy
- Compassionate and Caring
- Electronic Patient Medical Record
- Restocking Supplies
- Active Listening
Timeline
Dental X-Ray Technician
Roll Dental Clinic
02.2005 - Current
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
Gasconade Hills Dental Clinic
05.1983 - 02.2005
Graduate - Dental Assistant
Rolla Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Dixon High School
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