Melissa Dobbel
Panama City
Summary
I am currently a dental assistant but looking to transition to a front desk receptionist.
Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Rex Harrison
Panama City
04.2015 - Current
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Education
Dental Assisting
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, Florida05-2015
Skills
- Patient record management
- Radiographic imaging
- Infection control
- Chair-side assistance
- Treatment documentation
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Dental Office Procedures
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Rex Harrison
04.2015 - Current
Dental Assisting
Gulf Coast State College