Michelle Frick, MSPH, RDH
Blythewood,SC
Summary
Experienced dental hygienist combining dental knowledge and passion for geriatrics to enrich the quality of life for seniors in skilled nursing facilities. Passionate about research and education to improve oral health and health outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Manager/Registered Dental Hygienist
Aria Care Partners
08.2017 - Current
- Manage dental clinics in 14 nursing homes
- Investigate dental issues and provide solutions to geriatrics in pain
- Provide customer service to residents, families, and facilities
- Effective time management skills for providing care
- Follow proper Compliance, HIPAA, and OSHA regulations
- Manage inventory for dental sessions
- Care for over 800 residents annually
- Report health outcomes for dental health to facilities and providers
- Provide in-service skill training for nursing facilities
- Designed and created training video and manual for daily oral health.
Dental Hygienist
Carolina Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry
06.2015 - 08.2017
- · Initiated annual OSHA training.
- · Implemented sharps stick protocol.
Dental Hygienist
Southern Smiles Dental Studio
05.2003 - 06.2015
- · Developed dental education program at local elementary school.
Claims Processor
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of SC
11.1992 - 10.2007
- Processed claims for multiple national accounts
- Maintained 100% perfect quality-control rate
- Handled coordination of benefits
- Trained in sales and corporate compliance policies
- Trained in medical terminology, CPT-4, and ICD-9
- In house for 3 years, offsite for 12 years.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Joel Johnson
08.1997 - 05.2003
Education
Master of Science - Population Health
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALBachelor of Science -
Columbia College
Columbia, SCAssociate in health science -
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SCSkills
- Administrative Leadership
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical management
- Employee Training
- Patient Care Coordination
- Program Management
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Relations
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- Medical Research from CITI program
- Quality and Safety from IHI
- Infiltration Certified
- Certified Grant Writer
- CPR/AED Certified
Timeline
Clinic Manager/Registered Dental Hygienist
Aria Care Partners
08.2017 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Carolina Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry
06.2015 - 08.2017
Dental Hygienist
Southern Smiles Dental Studio
05.2003 - 06.2015
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Joel Johnson
08.1997 - 05.2003
Claims Processor
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of SC
11.1992 - 10.2007
Master of Science - Population Health
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science -
Columbia College
Associate in health science -
Midlands Technical College
- Medical Research from CITI program
- Quality and Safety from IHI
- Infiltration Certified
- Certified Grant Writer
- CPR/AED Certified
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