Renee Bear
Rochester,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional skilled in sterilization techniques. Experienced in preparing treatment rooms and managing documentation to support efficient patient care and regulatory adherence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Independence Dental
Independence, Oregon
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted dental professionals during patient examinations and procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments and equipment for use.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient care experiences.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
Externship 34 Hours
Radiance Dental
Camas, Washington
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Prepared treatment rooms for dental procedures and patient care.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of work areas.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Medicaid Eligibility Specialist 3
State of Washington, Healthcare Authority
Olympia, Washington
07.2019 - 08.2024
- Reviewed client applications for Medicaid eligibility and compliance.
- Assisted clients in gathering required documentation for eligibility determination.
- Explained Medicaid benefits and program guidelines to clients and families.
- Processed applications using Medicaid management systems and software tools.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and eligibility statuses.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely processing of applications.
- Compiled and documented information regarding applicant's income, assets, insurance coverage and other relevant data.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from applicants, providers and other stakeholders concerning Medicaid services.
- Assisted customers by phone and scheduled appointments and treatments.
- Researched discrepancies between submitted forms and available records to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Conducted initial eligibility screenings for Medicaid applicants.
- Answered questions and responded to inquiries to deliver high level of service to patients.
Eligibility Technician II
State of AK, Dept. of Health and Social Services
Anchorage, Alaska
06.2015 - 02.2019
- The same responsibilities as Medicaid Eligibility Specialist 3
- Also, processed benefits for SNAP and cash benefits.
- Conducted outreach efforts to educate the community about available services.
- Informed applicants of other agencies providing useful or related assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Corrections
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR03-1992
Currently attending - Dental Assisting
Pacific Northwest Dental Assisting School
Camas, WASkills
- Sterilization techniques and operatory preparation
- Adult primary tooth charting
- Treatment record management
- Dental radiograph exposure
- Coronal polishing
- Customer management understanding
- Organizational skills and reliability
- Medicaid processing expertise
- Client eligibility assessment
- Documentation management
- Compliance auditing
- Customer service support
- Attention to detail
Certification
RDA Certified in Washington State
References
- Pacific Northwest Dental Assisting School (360)440-2942
- Further references available upon request
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Independence Dental
01.2026 - Current
Externship 34 Hours
Radiance Dental
12.2025 - 02.2026
Medicaid Eligibility Specialist 3
State of Washington, Healthcare Authority
07.2019 - 08.2024
Eligibility Technician II
State of AK, Dept. of Health and Social Services
06.2015 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Corrections
Western Oregon University
Currently attending - Dental Assisting
Pacific Northwest Dental Assisting School