Tammie Steele
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with 15+ years of experience in chairside support and patient care. Expertise includes digital radiography, sterilization, treatment planning, and insurance verification, ensuring compliance with OSHA protocols. A dedicated professional enhancing patient experiences and office operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Brett Vartdal
Cape Coral, FL
08.2010 - Current
- Assisted with all aspects of four-handed dentistry for general and oral surgery, monitoring patients with nitrous oxide for comfort and safety during procedures, and managing crown and bridge temporaries.
- Scheduled patient appointments, optimizing clinic workflow and enhancing patient experience.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient procedures and ensured cleanliness.
- Assisted the dentist during examinations and various dental procedures.
- Managed patient records and maintained confidentiality in compliance with regulations.
Education
Dental (Dental assistant degree, and some college. EFDA certificate, radiology license.) -
Cleveland Institute of Dental-Medical Assistants-Cleveland
Cleveland, OHSkills
- Dental Assisting
- Chairside Assisting
- Dental impressions
- Dental x-ray
- Infection control
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient care
- Dental scheduling
- Dentrix
- Insurance verification
- HIPAA
- Administrative experience
- Dental Receptionist
Personal Information
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
EFDA, Radiology Certification, Nitrous Oxide Certification, X-Ray Certification, CPR Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Brett Vartdal
08.2010 - Current
Dental (Dental assistant degree, and some college. EFDA certificate, radiology license.) -
Cleveland Institute of Dental-Medical Assistants-Cleveland