PATRICIA GIERMAN

Lead Dental Assistant

Oakhill Dental Associates

01.1999 - Current

Trained and mentored over 20 pre-dental students and staff in clinical workflows, patient care techniques, and dental software systems, fostering their growth and confidence
Provided chairside assistance during restorative, pediatric, and specialty procedures, ensuring patients felt cared for and comfortable throughout their visit
Managed front desk operations, including patient scheduling, billing, insurance verification, and maintaining accurate patient records
Promoted dental health awareness through school visits, educating children about proper oral hygiene and building trust in dental care
Maintained inventory, coordinated with vendors, and ensured equipment functionality to support efficient and effective clinical operations
Led staff training sessions on administrative and clinical procedures, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience for patients and team members
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Worked closely with sales representatives to coordinate and schedule lunch-and-learn sessions, ensuring a seamless flow of information about new products, technologies, and best practices to the dental team. Fostered strong relationships with vendors to enhance educational opportunities and maintain the clinic's cutting-edge standards.
Diligently monitored supplies and worked hard to stay within budget constraints by identifying cost-saving opportunities, negotiating with vendors, and optimizing inventory management practices to reduce expenses without compromising quality