Dental Assistant Patient Services

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TARA GERMAN

*************@*****.*** 217-***-**** Auburn, IL 62615

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Ability to work under high stressful situations. For the past 30 years. EInventory Management

Instrument preparation

Equipment Sterilization

Patient Relations

Patient Counseling

Patient Education

Patient Services

Procedure Support

Clinical Support

Dental terminology knowledge

Treatment room setup

Sterilization techniques

Proficient in [Software]

Electronic Charting

Knowledgeable in [Software]

Office Management

Restorative Dentistry

Medical Records Management

Complex Problem-Solving

Appointment Scheduling

Treatment Room Breakdown

X-Ray Processing

Strong writing and verbal skills

Patient schedule management

Oral X-Rays

Dental impressions

Patient Scheduling

Infection control procedures

Four-handed procedures

Oral Healthcare

Patient records gathering

OSHA Regulations Knowledge

Exam room setups

Chairside assistance

Regulatory Compliance

Restorative procedures

Oral Surgery

Disinfecting rooms and equipmen

Training externship

OSHA Compliance

Cummins dental group Springfield, IL

Dental Assistant

05/1997 - Current

Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review. Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.

Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.

Check and order supplies

Disinfect rooms

Type up notes

Do treatment plans

Take any images that are needed

Do sealants

Billing

Summary

Skills

Experience

Alphabetical Filing charts

OSHA complaint

Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.

Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records. Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office. Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols. Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.

Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations. Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices. Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.

Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.

Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.

Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care. Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures. Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.

Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.

Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.

Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.

Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.

Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.

Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.

Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.

Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.

Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.

Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures. Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.

Updated patient records with new data and treatment information. Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.

Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.

Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.

Kept track of treatment information in patient records. Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures. Glenwood High School Chatham, IL

High School Diploma

05/1994

Capital Area Vocational Center Springfield, IL

Dental Assistant in Dental Assisting

05/1994

Education and Training

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