STACEY WITT
CLEARWATER,MN
Summary
Multi-talented Dental Assistant with 28 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.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Dental Assistant
Centrasota Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons
Saint Cloud, MN
01.2022 - Current
- Performed radiographic imaging processes such as X-rays and intraoral photography.
- Monitored stock levels of all supplies related to the practice of dentistry
- Managed patient charts electronically via electronic health records system.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to dental assisting technology updates or changes in regulations.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Licensed Dental Assistant
Central Minnesota Endodontics
Sartell, MN
12.2016 - 12.2021
- Provided chair-side assistance to dentists during dental procedures, including patient preparation and instrument sterilization.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to dental assisting technology updates or changes in regulations.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
Licensed Dental Assistant
Central Lakes Oral and Facial Surgery
Sartell, MN
09.2010 - 11.2016
- Greeted patients in a friendly manner; scheduled appointments; verified insurance coverage.
- Maintained cleanliness of the office environment by following infection control protocols established by OSHA regulations.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations while handling confidential information within the office setting.
- Answered telephone inquiries from patients regarding appointments or billing issues courteously and professionally.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and CBCT X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Licensed Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dentistry
Sartell, MN
09.2009 - 07.2010
- Provided chair-side assistance to dentists during dental procedures, including patient preparation and instrument sterilization.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care.
- Greeted patients in a friendly manner; scheduled appointments; verified insurance coverage.
- Displayed knowledge in use of digital x-ray systems along with other equipment used in general dentistry practices.
- Confirmed appointment times with patients prior to their visit; prepared treatment rooms accordingly.
- Processed invoices for payment according to company policies and procedures.
Licensed Dental Assistant
Lawson Family Dental
Sartell, MN
01.2003 - 09.2009
- Provided chair-side assistance to dentists during dental procedures, including patient preparation and instrument sterilization.
- Assisted with the fabrication of temporary restorations and prostheses as well as permanent crowns, bridges, and dentures.
- Prepared materials for impressions and restorations; poured up models from impressions taken by dentists.
- Greeted patients in a friendly manner; scheduled appointments; verified insurance coverage.
- Confirmed appointment times with patients prior to their visit; prepared treatment rooms accordingly.
- Processed invoices for payment according to company policies and procedures.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to dental assisting technology updates or changes in regulations.
- Answered telephone inquiries from patients regarding appointments or billing issues courteously and professionally.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Licensed Dental Assistant
Falls Court Dentists
Little Falls, MN
10.1996 - 01.2003
- Provided chair-side assistance to dentists during dental procedures, including patient preparation and instrument sterilization.
- Conducted routine laboratory duties such as mixing alginate impression material or pouring plaster casts.
- Maintained cleanliness of the office environment by following infection control protocols established by OSHA regulations.
- Instructed patients on postoperative instructions regarding diet, medications, activities.
- Confirmed appointment times with patients prior to their visit; prepared treatment rooms accordingly.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations while handling confidential information within the office setting.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to dental assisting technology updates or changes in regulations.
- Answered telephone inquiries from patients regarding appointments or billing issues courteously and professionally.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
Education
Dental Assisting -
St. Cloud Technical Community College
St. Cloud, Mn09-1996
Skills
- Medical History Documentation
- Insurance Billing
- Office Administration
- Appointment Scheduling
- OSHA Compliance
- HIPAA Regulations
- Patient Education
- Inventory Management
- Knowledgeable in Eaglesoft, TDO and WinOMS
- Infection control procedures
- Oral X-Rays
- Dental impressions
- Treatment Planning
- Professionalism
- Self Motivation
- Time Management
- EMR Software
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Team building
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Emergency Dental Care
- Excellent Communication
- Task Prioritization
Timeline
Licensed Dental Assistant
Centrasota Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons
01.2022 - Current
Licensed Dental Assistant
Central Minnesota Endodontics
12.2016 - 12.2021
Licensed Dental Assistant
Central Lakes Oral and Facial Surgery
09.2010 - 11.2016
Licensed Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dentistry
09.2009 - 07.2010
Licensed Dental Assistant
Lawson Family Dental
01.2003 - 09.2009
Licensed Dental Assistant
Falls Court Dentists
10.1996 - 01.2003
Dental Assisting -
St. Cloud Technical Community College
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