Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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TERRA DUTY

Alma,AR

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with 22 years of 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.


Patient Care Coordinator dedicated to providing superior support for patients in need of reliable information regarding insurance coverage and financing options. Excels at identifying client needs and concerns to improve engagement strategies and overall service.



Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Registered Dental Assistant, Treatment Plan

CRISWELL DENTAL
08.2009 - Current
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, straight wire orthodontics, Invisalign orthodontics, and oral surgery.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing patients, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies, while staying on budget.
  • Created dental impressions/itero scans used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up machines.
  • Laid out potential payment plans for patients.
  • Researched billing issues, scheduled appointments and verified insurance coverage.
  • Educated patients on dental benefits and coordinated proper payment with insurance companies.
  • Explained treatment choices to patients and helped determine best options.
  • Answer phone and schedule general and hygiene appointments accordingly.
  • Daily book ledger and bank deposits.

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Monarch Dental Associates
08.2005 - 08.2009

Performed full orthodontic treatment under supervision of doctor placing bands, brackets, wires, etc.


Invisalign


Traveled to multiple orthodontic locations to see patients


Patient care and scheduling appointments


Sterilizing instruments


Ordering of supplies for practice





Registered Dental Assistant

CRISWELL DENTAL
06.2001 - 08.2005
  • Assisted the doctor in many procedures as in crowns, fillings, root canals, bridges, etc.
  • Took proper xrays, updated medical history, go over treatment needed with patient.
  • Sterilization of instruments and operatory
  • Followed OSHA guidlines

Education

High School Diploma -

Alma High School
Alma, AR
05.2001

Skills

  • Patient Schedule Management
  • Personable Communication
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Dental Supply Inventory
  • Manage Schedules
  • Dental Office Administration
  • Nitrous Oxide
  • Patterson EagleSoft
  • Full Mouth Radiographs
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Payment Collection
  • Patient Relations
  • Insurance Billing
  • Patient Care Standards

Certification

  • RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
  • Xray
  • Polishing
  • Nitrous
  • CPR certified

Timeline

Lead Registered Dental Assistant, Treatment Plan

CRISWELL DENTAL
08.2009 - Current

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Monarch Dental Associates
08.2005 - 08.2009

Registered Dental Assistant

CRISWELL DENTAL
06.2001 - 08.2005

High School Diploma -

Alma High School
TERRA DUTY