Dental care
Resume examples

Treated patients with dental concerns while performing regular cleanings and preventative procedures to establish a plan for better dental hygiene. Corrected bite issues and overcrowding.

• Performed dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, and filling cavities by giving sedatives or anesthesia before administering treatments.
• Ordered diagnostic measures, such as x-rays, models
• Utilized tools, such as drills, probes, brushes, and mirrors to examine and treat teeth and mouth.
• Accurately maintained records relating to the oral health of patients and the treatments given to them.
• Effectively communicated with staff members to provide optimal care to patients.

Supported primary dentist during various treatment procedures to maximize patient outcomes. Gained hands-on experience and firsthand knowledge of advanced dental procedures.

• Leveraged cross-functional collaboration to coordinate administrative duties and procedure participation on a daily basis.
• Provided sterilization and sanitation support to streamline dentist’s work.
• Worked with dentist to support patient before, during, and after operations.

Greeted and registered patients. Scheduled/confirmed appointments, followed up on cancellations and no-shows, received and distributed mail, and answered and routed calls to the appropriate offices. 

• Verified patients' insurance by calling insurance companies for patient insurance information before admission.
• Guaranteed prompt service by implementing a records management system that ensured instantaneous retrieval of all medical records requested by doctors and nurses.
• Resolved insurance issues by calling insurance companies to inquire about outstanding claims, file appeals, and respond to queries on medical records.

Supported dental care procedures under senior surgeon supervision for 50+ patients over 1-year timeframe. Referred to mentor and colleagues for support and additional information as needed.

• Researched dentistry best practices and common procedures.
• Partnered with supervising surgeon to understand individual steps to each process.
• Performed routine cleaning, administered X-rays, and conducted patient checkups.
• Managed, updated, and referred to patient files to ensure thorough understanding of each and every visitor scenario.

Interacted with 100+ patients on a weekly basis while supporting dental office operations. Leveraged communication and multitasking skills to support patients and meet shifting responsibilities.

• Controlled patient file documentation and review tasks.
• Greeted patients promptly upon arrival with high quality customer service as the face of the dental office.
• Maintained schedules and maintained regular communications with dentist to relay pertinent information.
• Assisted patients with signing in, preparations for basic dental procedures, and billing operations.