Shirley Ann Escoto

Las Vegas Nevada *****

702-***-****

advbp9@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective

With over ten years of clinical and administrative experience in dentistry, I am eager to apply the knowledge and skills I have learned to become a valuable member of your practice. 2020 - Presently Employed

Dental Office Administrator

M J Escoto DDS & Nevada TMJ Sleep Center

• Trained team members in job-specific tasks and evaluated continuing education needs to improve overall performance.

• Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times.

•Interviewed potential candidates for a working and final interview. Establish and maintain vendor relationships.

• Assist Doctor with various tasks and complete those assignments delegated by Doctor. Run and review reports such as day sheets, accounts payable and receivable. 2017 - Current Employer

Treatment and Benefits Coordinator

• Aid patients with understanding insurance benefits, co-payments and account responsibilities.

• Educate patients about the importance of dental health, oral hygiene and treatment options available to them.

• Track the progress of extensive treatment and ensure patient goals are met.

• Assisted clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging payment arrangements prior to appointments.

2002 - Current Employer

Receptionist

• Greeted persons entering establishment to determine nature and purpose of visit.

• Contacted insurance companies to verify patient eligibility and coverage.

• Organized charts regularly in accordance with office policies and procedures.

• Answered and managed incoming calls to schedule patient appointments and confirm upcoming appointments.

• Scheduled appointments and maintained and updated appointment calendars. 2000 - Current Employer

Dental Assistant

• Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences.

• Offered gentle support and delivered compassionate care during dental procedures.

• Documented dental and medical history prior to appointment.

• Completed fluoride treatments and dental sealants as directed by dentist.

• Charted patient data and treatment in electronic health records system.

• Disposed of hazardous waste in accordance with clinic protocols.

• Followed stringent security protocols to maintain patient confidentiality information.

• Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms.

• Transferred instruments and provided suction during procedures.

• Took impressions and X-rays in support of patient evaluation and diagnostic care.

• Educated patients on proper oral care habits and disease prevention.

• Followed infection-control standards and sanitization protocols to safeguard patients and staff.

• Poured, trimmed and polished study casts.

• Fabricated temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

• Provided postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.

• Instructed patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.

• Exposed, developed and mounted intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.

• Assisted dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.

• Cleaned and polished removable appliances.

• Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth.

• Recorded accurate, thorough treatment information in patient records.

• Sterilized and disinfected instruments and set up instrument trays to assist dentist.

• Ordered and monitored dental supplies and equipment inventory.

• Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.

• Charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.

• Used various dental instruments to safely and properly clean teeth. 1994 - Current Employer

Dental Assistant Student Intern

• Welcomed, seated and draped patients to prepare for dental treatments.

• Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees.

• Complied with sanitation procedures, rules and regulations to maintain safe and clean working environment.

• Prepared treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.

• Sterilized and disinfected instruments and set up instrument trays to assist dentist.

• Ordered and monitored dental supplies and equipment inventory. References available upon request.

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