Olivia Chavez

• Prepared patients for dental work.
• Helped with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
• Assisted dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
• Assisted dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
• Provided great patient care.
• Recorded treatment information in patient records.
• Exposed dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
• Gave patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
• Collected and recorded medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
• Provided postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Cared for dental equipment.
• Formed preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Ordered dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.
• Fabricated temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
• Greeted patients when they arrive at the dentist's office
• Scheduled appointments for patients
• Maintained patient accounts and records
• Prepared and send patient bills
• Submited patient claims to insurance companies
• Assisted patients in filling out required intake and medical forms
• Confirmed appointments with patients via phone or email
• Managed and organize specialist referrals
• Informed patients of payment options if applicable
• Performed basic accounting tasks such as taking patient payments and preparing billing statements
• Updated patient insurance information
• Sorted and organized incoming and outgoing mail
• Maintained petty cash available in the dental office
• Ensured reception area is maintained and professional in appearance

Performed all Dental Assistant duties.

Performed All Dental Assistant Duties.