Tabitha Kinyon

**** ***** ****** * ***

Battlefield Mo. 65619

417-***-****

ac53w3@r.postjobfree.com

Dental Assistant (DA), Dental Assistants

**/**** - **/**** ***** Dental 948 S Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO

Purpose

The purpose of the position is to efficiently and professionally assist and facilitate the Doctor with all procedures, enabling the Doctor to provide the highest quality dentistry for all patients.

Product

satisfied patients who are completing their treatment plans and referring others as a result of excellent service and high quality dental care.

Job Duties include:

Patient Management Familiarize yourself with each patient and his/her scheduled treatment in order to be fully prepared to assist the Doctor.

Help to manage patient care and flow by doing the following:

Seat each patient and see to his/her comfort.

Review Health history and vitals.

Stay with the patient until the Doctor arrives.

Have all equipment prepared and ready for use.

Have the room fully prepared for the patient treatment.

Route the patient to the appropriate staff member (Receptionist, Accounts Manager, etc.) after treatment.

Prepare patients for treatment. Explain scheduled treatments to patients.

Communicate with patients in a clear and professional manner.

Check on patient comfort during treatment. This helps lower patient anxiety.

Take every opportunity to help educate patients regarding dentistry and the treatment or procedure.

Hand dental instruments to the Doctor in an accurate and timely manner.

Chart all appropriate data during patient exam and treatment. Make sure the charts are neat and easy to read.

Prepare necessary treatment materials in an accurate and timely manner.

Take and properly label radiographic images.

Take accurate notes regarding the treatment provided.

Provide post-treatment instructions and materials for patients.

Escort patients to the front office after visits.

Check on post-operative patients.

Help maintain the daily schedule. If the doctor is running behind, notify the Receptionist so the next patient can be informed.

Check patient charts and laboratory work orders at the end of each day.

Be responsible for maximizing production by getting all possible work completed that day. Help to ensure that canceled slots are filled in with other patients or extended work.

Keep track of the statistics and post graphs on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Equipment Management

Check treatment rooms for cleanliness and make necessary changes.

Check and turn on treatment room equipment.

Accurately prepare trays for treatment according to patients chart.

Set up the treatment room for each patient.

Clean treatment rooms after each visit by discarding all disposable items, collecting soiled instruments and placing them in the sterilization area and cleaning treatment room surfaces with disinfectant solution wipe Pre-soak soiled instruments and place them in an ultrasonic cleaner.

Package and load instruments into the proper sterilizer.

Store instruments in the proper places.

Mix required cleaning solutions and keep them fresh and labeled.

Clean sterilizer and ultrasonic cleaner tank and lid.

Clean up treatment rooms at the end of the day and turn off the equipment.

Maintain supply inventory for treatment rooms and laboratory.

Submit supply orders as necessary in accordance with office policies.

Clean up the storage areas of the practice annually.

Laboratory Duties

Pour and trim models.

Track, mail and pick up cases.

Track and file all incoming cases and the invoices in binder.

Keep Lab neat, organized and tidy at all times

Education History

Completion Date Issuing Institution Location Degree Received Course of Study

05/2008 Everest College Springfield, MO Vocational School Certificate Dental Assistant

Certifications

Certification Title Issuing Organization Completion Date

Basic Testing OTC 10/2008

References Available on Request

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