Emily Cheek
Morristown
Summary
Talented professional adept at recognizing unspoken requirements and translating them into effective administrative support within any realm.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Morristown
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures to enhance patient comfort and care.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments for efficient dental operations.
- Took digital x-rays, including bitewing and panoramic, for dentist evaluation.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated medical histories consistently.
- Operated dental software for accurate record keeping and streamlined insurance processing.
- Managed appointment scheduling to optimize patient flow and reduce wait times, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and provided tailored post-treatment care instructions to support recovery.
- Greeted patients upon arrival and ensured a welcoming office environment.
Dental Assistant
Mountain View Endodontics
Johnson City
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments for dental procedures.
- Sterilized dental instruments according to safety protocols. according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Assisted dentists during procedures and ensured patient comfort.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Captured clear digital X-rays to assist in dental evaluations and treatment planning. of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained patient records and updated medical histories accurately.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and questions.
- Managed appointment scheduling and coordinated patient flow efficiently.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
Dental Assistant
ABC Family Dentistry
Greeneville
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Assisted dentists during procedures and ensured patient comfort.
- Assisted dentists chair-side during procedures by passing instruments and managing suction devices.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments for dental procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Captured digital X-rays of patients' teeth using specialized radiographic equipment. of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Maintained patient records and updated medical histories accurately.
- Reviewed and organized patient records and health histories for timely assessments and treatment planning.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and questions.
- Coordinated patient appointment scheduling to optimize office workflow. and coordinated patient flow efficiently.
- Operated dental software for record keeping and insurance processing.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Provided support in inventory management of dental supplies and materials.
- Fulfilled requests from team members and dentists efficiently.
- Carried out regular maintenance checks on dental tools to guarantee operational efficiency. of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Education
Dental Assisting - Dental
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TNSkills
- Assisting dentists
- Dental radiography
- Digital x-ray operation
- Sterilization procedures
- Oral hygiene education
- Appointment scheduling
- Record management
- Electronic charting
- Dental software proficiency
- Inventory management
- Dental office operations
- Patient engagement
- Records gathering
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Administrative support
- Communication skills
- Professionalism and etiquette
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
09.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Mountain View Endodontics
09.2022 - 09.2024
Dental Assistant
ABC Family Dentistry
12.2020 - 09.2022
Dental Assisting - Dental
Walters State Community College