Peggy Barnes
Florence,KY
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at The Little Clinic, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient observation. Proven ability to enhance patient care quality and streamline operations. Strong communicator with a focus on improving patient experiences and implementing efficient workflows. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and fostering teamwork. Run testing on patients. covid, flu, strep, pregnancy.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
The Little Clinic
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and care quality.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to ensure safety standards.
- Supported nursing team in executing treatment plans, fostering efficient workflow.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Collect Patient Information during check in, Scan in documents.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Vincent Williams, DDS
03.1996 - 12.2022
- Assisted in chairside procedures to enhance patient comfort and streamline workflow.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain a safe environment.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, improving their understanding of dental care.
- Managed appointment scheduling using electronic health record systems to optimize office efficiency.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Dental Receptionist
Dr Chris Moore
02.1993 - 03.1996
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointment confirmations to optimize office workflow.
- Processed patient insurance claims and addressed billing inquiries for improved financial operations.
- Maintained accurate patient records using dental practice management software for enhanced data integrity.
- Developed communication strategies to enhance patient experiences and encourage repeat visits.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Dental Office Manager/Surgical Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures, Dr. Barry S Rubel, DMD
01.1990 - 10.1992
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient patient flow and satisfaction.
- Implemented new office protocols to enhance patient intake processes and reduce wait times.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring timely procurement of supplies while minimizing costs through strategic vendor negotiations.
- Assist Dentist in daily procedures, Impressions for dentures, extractions
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring availability of dental supplies while minimizing costs.
Education
Marketing/Management
Kentucky College of Business
Florence, KYSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation
- Specimen collection
- Clinical training
- Sterilization techniques
Accomplishments
- Achieved results by completing tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved issues which led to results.
- Achieved results by introducing micro-soft for patient tasks.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
The Little Clinic
06.2023 - 06.2025
Dental Assistant
Dr. Vincent Williams, DDS
03.1996 - 12.2022
Dental Receptionist
Dr Chris Moore
02.1993 - 03.1996
Dental Office Manager/Surgical Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures, Dr. Barry S Rubel, DMD
01.1990 - 10.1992
Marketing/Management
Kentucky College of Business
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