Michelle Mackey
Naples,FL
Summary
Energetic Healthcare worker/Dental Assistant offering wealth of experience in interacting with office staff and patients, supply restocking and scheduling appointments. Hardworking, educated and willing to go extra mile to complete any task.
Willingness to learn.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
R.Stephen Evans D.M.D.
Naples , FL
10.2018 - Current
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix, while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Used Dentrix to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks.
Dental Assistant
Miguel A. Castro D.D.S.
Naples , FL
03.2007 - 12.2016
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by digital for review by dentist.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Typed patient data into computer system while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Dental Assistant
Coast Dental
Naples , FL
09.2002 - 07.2005
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Education
EFDA - Dental Assisting
Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology
Naples, FL08.2000
Skills
- Patient Intake Procedures
- Patient Relations
- Proficient in Dentrix
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Dental radiography
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Patient Data Gathering
- Data Confidentiality Measures
- Strong Communication Skills
- Dental office administration
- Electronic Charting
- Insurance billing
Additional Information
Interested in a position in a health care environment. I enjoy helping and interacting with patients. I have a very calming, caring demeanor, which I am told, is very comforting to patients.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
R.Stephen Evans D.M.D.
10.2018 - Current
Dental Assistant
Miguel A. Castro D.D.S.
03.2007 - 12.2016
Dental Assistant
Coast Dental
09.2002 - 07.2005
EFDA - Dental Assisting
Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology
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