dental front desk (ct)

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MELISSA DILLON 37 tram dr oxford ct 06478

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DENTAL ASSISTANT

Entry Level Dental Assistant with 4 years previous experience in the medical field as CNA

-- Anatomy and Physiology

-- Practice Management

-- Dental Law and Ethics

-- Radiography -- Nutrition

-- Chair side Dental Procedures

-- Dental Charting

-- Medical Emergencies -- Oral Health Education

-- Infection Control

-- Patient Education

-- Dental Materials

Education

Radiology certified

Porter and Chester Institute, Dental Assistant Program, April 2010

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2006-2008

Certified in First Aid & CPR 2009-Present

High School Diploma, Warren Harding High School -- Bridgeport, CT 2006

Professional Experience

DR. Dental- Hamden, ct

06-2012 -- present

Front desk-

Answering phones

Treatment plans

Dentrix

Ins verification

care credit

prior authorizations

Optimus healthcare- stamford, stratford, bridgeport,ct

8-2010 -11-2011

Followed proper daily office opening procedures

Greeted all patients and prepped them for dental procedures

Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.

Helped implement practice's quality assurance and control program. Efforts ensured compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations

Performed digital X-rays on patients, developed film in dark room as well as with X-Ray developer

Mixed Alginate for impressions

Four handed dentistry

front desk experince with dentrix

Dr. Jafferin, General Dental Practice -- Ansonia, CT

Dental Assistant Extern, 01/2010-04/2010

Served as a key member of the Dental team for a busy family dental practice. Assisted Dr. Jafferin in ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of office; Key Contributions include:

Followed proper daily office opening procedures

Greeted all patients and prepped them for dental procedures

Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.

Helped implement practice's quality assurance and control program. Efforts ensured compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations

Performed digital X-rays on patients, developed film in dark room as well as with X-Ray developer

Mixed Alginate for impressions

Four handed dentistry

Towne Nursing -- Bridgeport, CT

Certified Nursing Assistant 12/06-06/07

Bathed and Groomed Residents

Assisted with feeding and other daily living activities

Took Vital Signs

Angels Watching Over You -- Watertown, CT

Certified Nursing Assistant 06/07-06/08

Assisted elderly patients in their homes with activities of daily living

Maintained patients homes performing light housework

References available upon request

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