Shanna Minish
Canon,GA
Summary
Dedicated and dependable dental professional with 5 years of dental assisting experience and 2 years of dental office management experience. Skilled in patient care, dental office operations, scheduling, team coordination, and dental practice management software. X-ray certified with current CPR and First Aid certifications, along with CNA certification. Committed to providing excellent patient care, maintaining an efficient office environment, and supporting a productive dental team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Smith Dental Care Hartwell
09.2021 - Current
- - Supported dentist during dental procedures, ensuring efficiency and patient comfort.
- - Take dental X-rays and assist with diagnostic procedures.
- - Informed patients on treatment plans, oral hygiene practices, and post-operative care to enhance understanding and compliance.
- - Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain infection control standards.
- - Updated patient records and dental charts accurately to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- - Focused on enhancing patient comfort to promote a positive dental experience. and a positive experience.
- - Work closely with the dentist and dental team to maintain an efficient schedule.
- Assisted dentist with chairside procedures and instrument handling.
Dental Office Manager
Smith Dental Care Hartwell
- Current
- - Oversee daily dental office operations and staff coordination.
- - Manage patient scheduling, appointment confirmations, and schedule optimization.
- - Assist with payroll reporting, employee scheduling, and office administration.
- - Support patient billing, insurance coordination, and account management.
- - Monitor office productivity and help improve operational efficiency.
- - Communicate with staff and providers to maintain a professional work environment.
- - Address patient concerns and help ensure quality customer service.
- - Assist with staff training, office policies, and workflow improvements.
Education
Franklin County High
Carnesville , GaSkills
- - Curve Dental
- - Open Dental
- - Dentrix
- - Dental charting and patient records
- - Appointment scheduling and treatment coordination
- - Dental office administration
- - Patient communication and customer service
- - Infection control and sterilization
- - Team leadership and organization
- - Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- - Leadership and team management
- - Excellent organization and time management
- - Dependable, adaptable, and detail-oriented
- - Patient-focused approach to care
- - Ability to multitask in a fast-paced dental office
- Treatment planning
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Dental impressions
- Professionalism and etiquette
Certification
- - Dental Radiography / X-ray Certification
- - CPR Certification
- - First Aid Certification
- - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Smith Dental Care Hartwell
09.2021 - Current
Dental Office Manager
Smith Dental Care Hartwell
- Current
Franklin County High