Morgan Berry
Chickasha
Summary
Multi-talented dental assistant with several years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort. Extremely patient-oriented, while providing the best possible support for the dentist.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Grand Avenue Dental Studio
11.2016 - 03.2025
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- OSHA/HIPAA officer
- Insurance - verifying, claims, posting payments
- Scheduling patients - new and current
- Answering phones and confirming appointments
- Checking patients in for appointments -confirming information
- Checking patients out - presenting treatment plans and taking payments
- Sending referrals
- Medical Clearances when needed
- Processed patient payments and verified insurance details to streamline billing procedures.
- Supported the dental team by preparing materials and instruments for various procedures.
- Assisted in patient education by explaining post-treatment care and answering questions about procedures.
Dental Assistant
Lifetime Dentistry
04.2013 - 11.2016
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Front desk work includes confirming appointments, checking patients in and out, processing insurance claims (sending and posting payments), answering phones, and scheduling.
- Managed inventory by tracking supply levels and placing orders to ensure availability of dental materials.
- Maintained compliance with OSHA and HIPAA regulations through regular staff training and audits.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, preventative care measures and post-treatment instructions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diversed Studies
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OKDental Assisting Certificate -
Platt College
Moore, OKSkills
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray safety
- Nitrous Certification
- Coronal Polishing and Fluoride Certification
- Chairside assistance
- Hygiene assisting
- Patient documentation
- Insurance verification and billing
- Appointment scheduling
- Treatment planning
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Detail orientation
- Dental impressions
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Six-handed Dentistry
- Time management
- Implants
Certification
- Nitrous
- Coronal Polishing and Fluoride
- Radiograph
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Grand Avenue Dental Studio
11.2016 - 03.2025
Dental Assistant
Lifetime Dentistry
04.2013 - 11.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Diversed Studies
Oklahoma City Community College
Dental Assisting Certificate -
Platt College