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Savannah Williams

Canton,OH

Summary

Multi-talented dental assistant with several years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Assistant

Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
07.2023 - Current
  • Transported patients to recovery area after completion of surgery.
  • Assisted with minor office procedures such as suture removal, incision checks, biopsies.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to surgery in order to be aware of their conditions or allergies.
  • Cleansed surgical instruments following use in order to ensure safe storage.
  • Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before each procedure.
  • Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis according to established protocols and guidelines.
  • Maintained sterile environment in the operating room during surgical procedures.
  • Organized instrument trays for specific types of surgeries.
  • Gathered and passed instruments to surgeon during operation.
  • Assisted in prepping operating room for surgery by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment.

Dental Assistant

Dr Grucella
Fairlawn
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Preparing patients for procedures and/or surgeries
  • Assisting with procedures such as fillings, crowns, and extractions
  • Making dental impressions
  • Sterilizing dental tools and equipment
  • Post-procedure clean-up
  • Cerec crown scanner
  • 3d printed dentures
  • X-rays.

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Summit dentistry
Fairlawn
02.2020 - 06.2020
  • General dentistry

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Shaia dental care
Parma
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Front office
  • Pre-d
  • Insurance breakdowns
  • Collecting pt payments
  • Answering phones/scheduling
  • Pt charts filed and pulled
  • Deposits
  • End of day paperwork closing duties
  • Assisting
  • Open dental
  • General procedure
  • Set up/breakdown
  • Infection control/sterilization
  • X rays digital.

Dental Assistant

Dental Works
Medina
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Chair side
  • Dentrix
  • Sterilization
  • Endo
  • X rays (digital).

Dental Assistant

Hudec Dental
Fairlawn
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Front office (key holder)
  • Dentrix
  • Dexis
  • Answer phones
  • Scheduling patients
  • Insurance breakdowns
  • Monthly aging reports
  • Checking in cases
  • Pre D sending/receive/enter
  • Pt estimation for service rendered
  • End of day paperwork
  • Deposit

Receptionist/Dental Assistant

Brecksville Dental Excellence
Brecksville
01.2023
  • Front desk
  • Answer phones
  • Check in/out and schedule patients
  • Calculate and Collect copays accordingly
  • Verify insurance/follow up with claims
  • Deposit and daily close outs/reports
  • Assisting
  • Chair side general dentistry (Rct, crown, bridge, fillings, crown/bridge seats)
  • Assisting Efda with restore appts
  • Assisting hygiene as necessary with x rays/perio charting and suctioning
  • Sterilization and infection control
  • Daily duties of checking in cases
  • Trash and clean up at end of day
  • Checked in/out customers.

Education

Diploma -

North Royalton High School
North Royalton, OH
06.2017

Associate in Dental Assisting -

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Brecksville, OH
05.2017

Skills

  • Dental Assisting
  • Infection Control Training
  • Chairside Assisting
  • Dental Receptionist
  • HIPAA
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Dentrix (2 years)
  • Epic
  • Office Administration
  • Insurance Verification
  • Billing
  • Medical Records
  • Dental office experience
  • Infection control
  • Wound Dressing
  • Hospital Pre-Screenings
  • Surgical tube management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliability
  • Patient transportation

Certification

  • X-ray Dental Radiology /RDA
  • CPR Certification

Accomplishments

  • HOSA 2017,2018
  • Perfect attendance

Timeline

Surgical Assistant

Cleveland Clinic
07.2023 - Current

Receptionist/Dental Assistant

Brecksville Dental Excellence
01.2023

Dental Assistant

Dr Grucella
02.2022 - 01.2023

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Summit dentistry
02.2020 - 06.2020

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Shaia dental care
08.2019 - 02.2020

Dental Assistant

Dental Works
03.2019 - 06.2019

Dental Assistant

Hudec Dental
01.2018 - 02.2019

Diploma -

North Royalton High School

Associate in Dental Assisting -

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Savannah Williams