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Whitney Rich

Abbeville,AL

Summary

I am a motivated and dependable Orthodontic Assistant with 12 years of experience. Skilled in managing schedules, maintaining sterilization standards and providing exceptional chairside assistance.

I foster a positive environment that promotes teamwork and patient satisfaction, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and streamlined office operations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Orthodontic Assistant

The Brace Place - Dr. J. Brent Mcfarland
Dothan, AL
01.2018 - Current
  • Scheduling and Coordination

Manage appointments, answer multi phone line systems, scan documents into patient charts, process payments, manage invoices, schedule and attend virtual meetings and continuing education courses. Order office supplies, compose emails, letters and financial reports.

  • Chairside Assistant

Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as placing and removing brackets, bands, arch wires and orthodontic appliances.

Prepared orthodontic materials and tools, maintaining sterilization standards to ensure patient safety.

Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care for improved outcomes.

Took x-rays, photographs, alginate impressions, PVS impressions and scanned patient for aligners/appliances.

Maintained detailed progress notes for each patient to support continuity of care throughout their treatment plan.

Orthodontic Assistant

Ashby Orthodontics
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2015 - 12.2017
  • Chairside Assistant

Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as placing and removing brackets, bands, arch wires and orthodontic appliances.

Documented patient records during procedures.

Took alginate impressions, PVS impressions, photographs, x-rays and iTero scans for Invisalign.

Orthodontic Assistant

The Brace Place - Dr. J. Brent Mcfarland
Dothan, AL
01.2014 - 02.2015
  • Chairside Assistant

Assisted in patient chairside procedures, ensuring comfort and efficiency during orthodontic treatments.

Managed patient records and scheduling, enhancing office organization and workflow efficiency.

Took x-rays, photographs, alginate impressions and PVS impressions

Education

Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting

George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL
08-2013

High School Diploma -

Abbeville Christian Academy
Abbeville, AL
05-2012

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Calendar management and scheduling
  • Marketing skills
  • Phone and email correspondence
  • Clear communication
  • Reliability
  • Team building and leadership
  • Positive attitude
  • Management skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Data entry and record keeping

Certification

Certified Dental Assistant

Timeline

Orthodontic Assistant

The Brace Place - Dr. J. Brent Mcfarland
01.2018 - Current

Orthodontic Assistant

Ashby Orthodontics
04.2015 - 12.2017

Orthodontic Assistant

The Brace Place - Dr. J. Brent Mcfarland
01.2014 - 02.2015

Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting

George C Wallace Community College

High School Diploma -

Abbeville Christian Academy
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