Detail-oriented Ward Clerk with expertise in patient record management, data entry accuracy, and appointment scheduling. Committed to enhancing front desk operations and ensuring seamless communication in healthcare settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Ward Clerk
Arcadia Retirement Residence
Honolulu, Hawaii
01.2023 - Current
Managed patient records, ensuring precise data entry and information accuracy.
Ensured accuracy of all patient information entered into electronic health record system.
Coordinated communication among healthcare staff and residents to enhance interaction quality.
Scheduled appointments for residents, efficiently maintaining their calendars.
Supported resident inquiries and provided necessary information promptly.
Managed daily ward operations, ensuring necessary equipment was available for patient care.
Gathered and organized paperwork from patients, nurses, and physicians to ensure efficient processing. for patients, nurses, and physicians.
Performed clerical duties such as typing, data entry, scanning and filing documents.
Organized admissions paperwork for new patients, streamlining the intake process.
Organized and maintained filing system for medical records and documents.
Dental Assistant
Tanabe & Tanabe DDS
Honolulu, Hawaii
01.2010 - 01.2023
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
Sterilized dental tools and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
Coordinated patient scheduling and maintained accurate appointment records to optimize daily operations.
Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, improving patient experience and satisfaction.
Maintained inventory of dental supplies, ensuring availability for procedures.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Arranged dental instruments and equipment in an organized manner prior to procedures.
Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Monitored and managed inventory levels of dental supplies, ensuring readiness for procedures and reducing downtime.
Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.