Dental Assistant Front Office
Resume:
Dava Renaud
Helena, MT *****
**********@*****.***
Objective
To further my knowledge in a position where my extensive clinical and managerial experience will add value to the company.
Employment History
Dental Assistant
August 2019-present
Form strong patient relationships to encourage trust in pediatric patients and their parents.
Provide a friendly and safe environment for patients with disabilities.
Review and discuss treatment plans.
Working knowledge of Dentrix
Scheduled Healthcare Provider CPR for doctors and staff.
Front office procedures including welcoming patients in a friendly manner and answering all questions that they may have prior to their appointment, answering phone call, creating family files, loading and verifying dental insurance, creating new patient appointment, collecting copays and creating payment plans
Assist doctors during various dental procedures, including cleanings, x-rays, sealants, composites, ezpedo crowns, Strip crowns, stainless steel crowns, extractions, surgical exposures and surgical extractions.
Assist in Conscious sedation, IV sedation and General anesthesia
Chart dental conditions for each patient.
Sterilize instruments and rooms while maintaining proper OSHA standards
Lead Dental Assistant
January, 2005- August 2019. Pediatric Dentistry, Helena, MT
Form strong patient relationships to encourage trust in pediatric patients and their parents.
Provide a friendly and safe environment for patients with disabilities.
Interview; hire and training of new employees
Review and discuss treatment plans.
Working knowledge of Dentrix
Scheduled Healthcare Provider CPR for doctors and staff.
Front office procedures including welcoming patients in a friendly manner and answering all questions that they may have prior to their appointment, answering phone call, creating family files, loading and verifying dental insurance, creating new patient appointment, collecting copays and creating payment plans
Assist doctors during various dental procedures, including cleanings, x-rays, sealants, composites, ezpedo crowns, Strip crowns, stainless steel crowns, extractions, surgical exposures and surgical extractions.
Assist in Conscious sedation, IV sedation and General anesthesia
Chart dental conditions for each patient.
Maintain dental inventory and ordering all supplies for the clinical part of facility.
Sterilize instruments and rooms while maintaining proper OSHA standards.
Dental Assistant
October, 2015-present. Great Falls Pediatric Dentistry, Great Falls, MT
Form strong patient relationships to encourage trust in pediatric patients and their parents.
Interviews; hiring and training of new employees
Assist doctors during various dental procedures, including cleanings, x-rays, sealants, composites, ezpedo crowns, Strip crowns, stainless steel crowns, extractions, surgical exposures and surgical extractions
Chart dental conditions for each patient.
Maintain dental inventory and ordering all supplies for the clinical part of facility.
Sterilize instruments and rooms while maintaining proper OSHA standards
Front office procedures including welcoming patients in a friendly manner and answering all questions that they may have prior to their appointment, answering phone call, creating family files, loading and verifying dental insurance, creating new patient appointment, reviewing treatment plans, collecting copays and creating payment plans
Dental Assistant
January, 2001 - August, 2002. Caldwell Family Dentistry, Helena, MT
Form strong patient relationships to encourage trust in a dental office.
Assist providers during various dental procedures, including but not limited to x-rays, crowns, dentures, bridges, and restorations.
Chart dental conditions for each patient.
Sterilize instruments and rooms while maintaining proper OSHA standards.
Assist with front office procedures from phone to billing.
Dental Assistant
July, 1997 - December, 2000. Hayden Family Dentistry, Helena, MT
Form strong patient relationships to encourage trust in a dental office.
Assist providers during various dental procedures, including but not limited to x-rays, crowns, dentures, bridges, and restorations.
Chart dental conditions for each patient.
Sterilize instruments and rooms while maintaining proper OSHA standards.
Assist with front office procedures from phone to billing.
Education
1993-1997 Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
BS Biology
2019-present Purdue University Global
Master in Healthcare Administration
Certifications/Awards
Dental Assistant of the year for the State of Montana 2018
DANB RHS Certified, 1998
BLS Certified, January 2019
ICE Certified, March 2019
Volunteer Experiences
Virtual Judge 2021 for eCYBERMISSION
As a virtual judge my job was to encourage middle school students to continue on the path towards a STEM career. I provided comments and independently scored 10-15 student Mission Folder that were submitted.
Healthcare Advisory Student Board member for Purdue University Global
I was nominated to serve on this board. This advisory board serves as a resource to enhance/improve the healthcare administration program and as a board member it allows my experiences in this program to help facilitate new initiatives.
February is dental hygiene month and I have facilitated with daycares, preschools and elementary school for our office to come in and give dental presentations regarding oral health care. This program has expanded under my supervision reaching over 1,000 children in my community.
Montana Dental Association
I volunteer along with my coworkers to work the annual conference; checking in and assisting in the various needs that arise.
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