Melissa Taylor
Milner ,Ga
Summary
Highly skilled Lead Dental Assistant with a background in overseeing dental office operations, coordinating patient care, and providing chair-side assistance to dentists. Possess strong skills in oral hygiene instruction, radiography, and sterilization procedures. Known for improving patient comfort levels and streamlining office workflows for maximum efficiency. Demonstrated success in fostering a positive team environment and enhancing patient satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
SOH Dental
McDonough, GA
02.2016 - Current
- Provided chairside assistance to dentists during dental procedures.
- Assisted with the setup of treatment rooms and sterilization of instruments.
- Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-operative care.
- Maintained patient charts, including medical histories, medications, and allergies.
- Tracked inventory levels of dental materials, tools, and equipment to ensure sufficient stock was always available.
- Assisted in the training of new dental assistants by providing guidance on protocols and processes.
- Actively participated in team meetings to discuss workflow strategies for improving productivity.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Dental Assistant
Manne and Borer Endodontic
Ormond Beach, FL
02.2007 - 11.2015
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
LASIK Sales Counselor
Filutowski Eye Insitute
Daytona Beach , Florida
06.2004 - 02.2007
- Provided patients with information on prices due to severity of correction.
- Meet with patients to determine if they were a candidate for Lasik surgery.
- Insurance verifications, scheduling, data entry.
Education
Expanded Functions -
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL04-2008
High School Diploma -
Woodland Park High School
Woodland Park, Colorado 05-2000
Some College (No Degree) - English, Mathematics, Science, Critical Thinking
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FLSkills
- Radiography
- Endodontic Procedures
- Equipment Sterilization
- Electronic Charting
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Infection control proficiency
- Sterilization techniques
- Inventory, Ordering supplies
- Knowledge of J Morita Dental systems
- Knowledge Microsoft word and excel programs
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
SOH Dental
02.2016 - Current
Dental Assistant
Manne and Borer Endodontic
02.2007 - 11.2015
LASIK Sales Counselor
Filutowski Eye Insitute
06.2004 - 02.2007
Expanded Functions -
University of Florida
High School Diploma -
Woodland Park High School
Some College (No Degree) - English, Mathematics, Science, Critical Thinking
Daytona State College
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