Senior Caregiver Dental Assistant
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Fresno, TX 77545
Currently a very enthusiastic Healthcare professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Healthcare. Knowledgeable Dental Assistant/ Medical Billing and Coding student with expertise in supporting office personnel and dentists to care for patients. Detail-oriented in sterilizing and cleaning tools, equipment and surfaces. Ready to further develop skills and tackle new challenges.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Jefferson Dental - Travel Treatment Coordinator
Grand Prairie, TX • 08/2022 - Current
Midowne Assisted Living - Senior Caregiver/Med Aide Midlothian, TX • 03/2022 - 08/2022
WORK HISTORY
Researched billing issues, scheduled appointments and verified insurance coverage.
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Performed in team leader capacity and organized all treatment and placement activities.
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Explained treatment choices to patients and helped determine best options.
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Educated patients on dental benefits and coordinated proper payment with insurance companies.
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Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
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Updated documentation and reports detailing patient activities, care actions and hospital determinations.
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Encouraged patients to schedule recommended tests and procedures.
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Resolved problems with areas such as communication and billing that could negatively impact services.
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Adhered to 12+ residents lifting and safe lifting
instructions and rules.
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• Assisted 12+ residents daily with therapy exercises. Provided family members with general health education and tips for residents' care.
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SKILLS
Equipment Cleaning and
Inspection
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Equipment Disinfection and
Sterilization
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Supporting Daily Living
Needs
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• Safety Protocols
• Sterilizing Equipment Use
Medical Equipment
Transport
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Proper Equipment
Transportation
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• Computer Literacy
• Mobility Devices
• Insulin Injections
• Vital Assessments
• Patient Identification
• General Housekeeping
• Medication Distribution
• EMR Systems
• Infection Control Policies
Medical Histories and Vital
Statistics
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• Dietary Needs
Patient Health Information
Access
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• Dental Impressions
• Oral Health Assessments
• Medical Charting
Postoperative Care
Instructions
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• Advising Patients
Disinfection and
Sterilization
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Treatment Room
Preparation
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College of Healthcare
Professions
Dallas, TX • Expected in
05/2023
Certificate Dental Assisting:
Dental Assisting
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA • 04/2022
Continuing education in
Dental hygiene: Vital Signs
Certification
Completed professional
development in Vital Signs:
Understanding the human
body
Cedar Hill High School
Cedar Hill, TX • 05/2017
High School Diploma
EDUCATION
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
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Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
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Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
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Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced
environment.
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Developed and maintained courteous and effective
working relationships.
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Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert
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• Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
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Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips
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Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
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Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
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Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment
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Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
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Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being
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Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing
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Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal
grooming
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Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management
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• Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes
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Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship
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Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean
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Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations
(TPRs) to assess and document important health
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Children's Hospital - Dietetic Sanitation Aide
11/2020 - 08/2021
Wal-Mart Supercenter - Cashier
11/2018 - 10/2020
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Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements
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• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances
• Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms Clean and sanitize food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware
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• Discard leftovers and takes out garbage
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
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Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality
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Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
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Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-
contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
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• Assisted associates/managers across store as needed Checked out customers by ringing up sales on
computerized cash register, applied discounts, scanned coupons, and processed payments.
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Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
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Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs
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Provided friendly service and assistance to clients promote customer loyalty, satisfaction and sales
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Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
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Processed customer refunds and exchanges according to established guidelines
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• Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized
shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance
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Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals
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• Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes Greeted customers entering store and responded
promptly to customer needs
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