Tracie Harvey
Council Bluffs,IA
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Michael Rensch
10.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jason Bouska
07.2017 - 10.2020
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Surgical Assistant
Dr. Stacy Moffenbier
12.2005 - 07.2017
- Responsible for all duties of the back office
- Including but not limited to; Chair side four handed assisting
- Taking digital radiographs
- Setting up and sterilizing patient rooms/instruments Ordering and maintaining back office inventory
- Answering the telephone and helping to assist the caller's needs when needed
- Cleaning and maintaining the office
- Calming and caring for all patient's and their families needs.
Education
EDDA in Expanded dental assistant/updated Radiology/coronal polish certification -
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO02.2001
CDA in Dental assisting - Dental Assisting
Brewster Technical College
Tampa, FL05.1989
Skills
- Having been in the dental field since high school, I feel that I have a lot of really good experience Working with Periodontists, Endodontists, Orthodontists, and General dentistry This past experience has given me a lot of well rounded skills (10 years)
- Procedure Support
- Patient Education
- Equipment Sterilization
- Inventory Management
- Clinical Support
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Intake Procedures
- Patient Relations
- Patient Services
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Michael Rensch
10.2020 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jason Bouska
07.2017 - 10.2020
Surgical Assistant
Dr. Stacy Moffenbier
12.2005 - 07.2017
EDDA in Expanded dental assistant/updated Radiology/coronal polish certification -
University of Colorado Denver
CDA in Dental assisting - Dental Assisting
Brewster Technical College
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