Tenaya Hysell
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. David Biles
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Philip Zeip D.D.S
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Dental Assistant
Santa Cruz Dental Group
03.2010 - 07.2013
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
Education
Dentistry - Dental Assistant
07.2000
Skills
- Continuing Education Commitment
- Electronic Charting
- Orthodontic Procedure Support
- Treatment room setup
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Dentrix Practice Management Software
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- X-Ray Processing
- Supply Ordering
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Autoclave Operation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Strong manual dexterity
- Instrument Sterilization Techniques
- Equipment Sterilization
- Oral Surgery
Certification
X-ray certification
Coronal polishing certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant - Dr. David Biles
01.2016 - 07.2017
Dental Assistant - Dr. Philip Zeip D.D.S
12.2015 - 01.2016
Dental Assistant - Santa Cruz Dental Group
03.2010 - 07.2013
Andon College - Dentistry, Dental Assistant