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Tana Collins

Nashville,IN

Summary

Spirited Expanded Functions Dental Assistant offering over 30 years of operating dental machinery and equipment. Superb organizational and chairside manner talents. Trained in radiography, dental surgery and hygiene.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

EFDA, Hygiene Assistant

Jackson Creek Dental
Bloomington, IN
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
  • Operated x-ray equipment.
  • Assisted in administering nitrous oxide.
  • Assisted doctors and hygienists during root canals, cavity fillings and wisdom teeth extraction.
  • Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies by seating and establishing patients
  • complaint.
  • Adhered to confidentiality laws established by Indiana and federal government regarding HIPAA and Jackson Creek Dental schedule of patients.
  • Prepared patient for x-rays and gathered x-ray films.
  • Reviewed patient charts upon arrival and prepared procedure room based on unique customer needs.
  • Managed hygienist schedules through [Action] and [Action] to maintain steady patient flow.
  • Complied with OSHA and Jackson Creek Dental safety policies and standards.
  • Prepared procedure rooms and tray setups for hygienists and doctors before starting dental procedures.
  • Monitored and updated hygiene schedules by rescheduling appointments and scheduling new appointments.
  • Arranged and organized dental equipment and instrumentation according to guidelines established by Jackson Creek Dental.
  • while following privacy laws and maintaining high level ofTyped patient data into computer system using Eaglesoft accuracy.

Business Assistant

Beautiful Smiles Dental
Greenwood, IN
03.2016 - 06.2020
  • Reviewed invoices, payment requests, advance requests, expense reimbursements and proper coding, prior to approval.
  • Researched, analyzed and projected market data for potential markets.
  • Applied core knowledge to effectively communicate sensitive or technical information while adhering to regulatory guidelines.
  • Obtained permits, insurance, and meeting notices needed for events.
  • Boosted customer experiences by delivering superior customer service, issue resolution and merchandising.

EFDA

Dental Solutionns
Columbus, IN
01.2009 - 03.2016
  • Operated x-ray equipment.
  • Assisted in administering nitrous oxide.
  • Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.

Education

Dental Assistant, EFDA - EFDA, Dental Assistant

IU Dental School
Indianapolis, IN
12.1982

Skills

  • Instrument Tray Preparation
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Preliminary Impressions
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

EFDA, Hygiene Assistant

Jackson Creek Dental
05.2021 - 08.2022

Business Assistant

Beautiful Smiles Dental
03.2016 - 06.2020

EFDA

Dental Solutionns
01.2009 - 03.2016

Dental Assistant, EFDA - EFDA, Dental Assistant

IU Dental School

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