Rachelle Evangelista
Mililani Town,HI
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Dental Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Pedodontic Associates
11.2015 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Alan K. Nomura
01.2012 - 08.2015
Education
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Argosy University
Honolulu, HIHigh School Diploma -
Leilehua High School
Wahiawa, HI06.2004
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Patient Relations
- Patient Services
- Patient Education
- Patient Scheduling
- Dental Staff Support
- Proficient in Software
- Team Collaboration
- Dental Radiography
- Dental Staff Assistance
- Electronic Charting
- Dental Office Administration
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Knowledgeable in Software
- Insurance Billing
- Data Confidentiality Measures
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Insurance Verification
- Payment Processing
- Dental Terminology
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Patient Flow Management
- Data Entry
- HIPAA Compliance
- Understanding of Confidentiality Laws
- Appointment Scheduling
- Excellent Multitasking Capability
- Patient Schedule Management
- Taking X-Rays
- Restorative Procedures
- Dentrix Proficiency
- Dental Impressions
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Pedodontic Associates
11.2015 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Alan K. Nomura
01.2012 - 08.2015
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Argosy University
High School Diploma -
Leilehua High School
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