Dental Assistant Clerical
Resume:
ANNETTE JONES CHANDLER
***** **** ** ************, ** 70769 1-225-***-**** adt0or@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE:
To seek and obtain the challenging position of dental, and or, clerical assistant in a professional office, allowing me to apply my training and experience, and continue to obtain additional skills.
EDUCATION
Dental Careers Institute
Certified Dental Assistant
Certified in Radiology through Medcom
Southeastern University
2014
Multiple Childhood Development Certificates/Pathways
2008
SPECIALED SKILLS IN MEDICAL OFFICE OPERATIONS
Collected patient payments, i.e. co-pays, past due balances; after verifying and transferring credits, payments etc. made to patient accounts.
Balanced day start and day end register batch.
Coded CPT/ICD charges to billing claims and verified correct service provider information and diagnosis codes were correct.
Performed month end closing to post all charges to patient accounts for billing to insurance.
Communicated directly with Physicians relative to patients' care and/or billing information.
Communicated with patients relative to their accounts, i.e. co-pays, past due amounts, etc
SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS AS DENTAL ASSISTANT
Prepares treatment room by prescribed procedures and protocols
Prepares patient for treatment by welcoming, comforting and seating
Assists Dentist at chair side during procedures
Suctioning, proper instrument passing, mixing materials, i.e., amalgam/composite fillings, as well as other dental materials Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, polishing study cast Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and post operative instructions
Documents dental care services by charting in patients records Maintain clean working environment by complying with procedures and adhering to infection control policies and protocols; Insures OSHA compliance
Make and confirm appointments, greet patients, answer telephones
Dental equipment/instrument maintenance
Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed
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RECENT WORK HISTORY
Rehabilitation Tech March 3, 2020-November 25, 2022
Affiliated Rehabilitation Center
Duties as follows: Obtaining patients' personal information and updating medical histories.
Assisting patients to reach examination and treatment rooms.
Conducting initial assessments and basic diagnostic tests.
Performing treatments under the direct supervision of licensed physical therapists, such as massage therapy and electric muscle stimulation.
Supporting physical therapists with complicated treatments, as well as assisting patients with physical activities.
Maintaining and updating patient records.
Managing patient mobility within the facility, as well as transportation to off-site appointments.
Sterilizing therapeutic equipment and ensuring that facilities are kept clean and tidy.
Safely disposing of hazardous waste and soiled materials.
Ophthalmic Technologist December,2019-March 2020
Bond and WrotenEye Center
1705 S Morrison Blvd
Hammond, La 70403
See duties below:Collect information requested by ophthalmologist, i.e., history, complaint, eye measurements etc. Efficient in refractions, OCT testing, tonopen, visual and contact lens fittings. Responsible for testing pupil reactions, eye pressure, scope of vision, color vision and muscle movement. Responsible for taking and explaining to patient diagnosis, procedures and treatments. Responsible for deciding when and when not to dilate eyes and to explain need of eye drops and their use and effectiveness. Duties involve interaction with patients. Responsible for maintenance of sensitive ophthalmologic equipment and cleanliness of exam rooms.
Ophthalmic Technologist March 6, 2016 – April, 2019
Eye Care Surgery Center
10423 Old Hammond Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Collect information requested by ophthalmologist, i.e., history, complaint, eye measurements etc. Efficient in refractions, OCT testing, tonopen, visual and contact lens fittings. Responsible for testing pupil reactions, eye pressure, scope of vision, color vision and muscle movement. Responsible for taking and explaining to patient diagnosis, procedures and treatments. Responsible for deciding when and when not to dilate eyes and to explain need of eye drops and their use and effectiveness. Duties involve interaction with patients. Responsible for maintenance of sensitive ophthalmologic equipment and cleanliness of exam rooms.
Collections Specialist Sept. 1, 2015 - January 22, 2016
Internal Medicine Clinic of Tangipahoa
42388 Pelican Professional Park
Hammond, LA 70403
Duties as follows:Collect information requested by ophthalmologist, i.e., history, complaint, eye measurements etc. Efficient in refractions, OCT testing, tonopen, visual and contact lens fittings. Responsible for testing pupil reactions, eye pressure, scope of vision, color vision and muscle movement. Responsible for taking and explaining to patient diagnosis, procedures and treatments. Responsible for deciding when and when not to dilate eyes and to explain need of eye drops and their use and effectiveness. Duties involve interaction with patients. Responsible for maintenance of sensitive ophthalmologic equipment and cleanliness of exam rooms.
Chairside Dental Assistant March 2, 2015 - July, 2015
Matt Randall, D.D.S.
4616 Concord Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA
Chairside Dental Assistant April 21, 2014 - January 29, 2015
Voluntary Internship 180 hours March 28 - April 20, 2014
Robert D Westerman, D.D.S., General Dentistry
Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA
Duties as follows: rooms
Preparing patients for procedures and/or surgeries
Assisting with procedures such as fillings, crowns, and extractions
Making dental impressions
Sterilizing dental tools and equipment
Post-procedure clean-up
Generally chairside assisting of dentists and hygienists
Anesthesia/HDM Technician
Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA 2010 – 2013
Duties as follows:
Assisted Anesthesiologist and CRNA's by setting up equipment, orders, stocks and tests. Maintained anesthesia supplies and equipment. Washed and sterilized re-useable equipment. Reported malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel and troubleshooting as necessary. Operated cell save machine in surgery during operations; this machine circulates and washes and redelivers clean blood to patient. Assisted with difficult intubations during emergency situations in operating room
References
Jonathan Bowman, O.D.
Eye Care Surgery Center
10423 Old Hammond Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Dr. Mark Drummond
Internal Medicine Clinic
42388 Pelican Professional Park
Hammond, LA 70403
Whitney Lanza
Affiliated Rehab, physical Therapist
27090 Pete's Hwy
Denham Springs, La 70726
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