My background is Dental Nursing and dental Reception.
I am professional, honest and always work with integrity and have a good work ethic.
I have excellent communication skills and can remain calm in challenging situations than may arise.
I am very conscientious and strive to provide the best care and service possible.
I can work as part of a team or alone and always endeavour to maintain a positive attitude and mindset to be part an excellent work environment and wonderful customer experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Nurse
Self Employed
, West Yorkshire
01.2017 - 08.2023
Utilized knowledge of established professional nursing concepts and principles of practices to determine and assess medical needs of patients.
Assisted dentist in charting patient dental anatomy, pathology and screening to enable delivery of dental treatment.
Operated equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturer recommendations to maintain good working order.
Followed practice procedures and protocols to maintain patient confidentiality.
Conducted patient interviews and gathered patient medical and dental histories, adding to dental charts.
Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Software.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
Dental Receptionist
Langley Dental Practice
Middleton, Greater Manchester
11.2006 - 03.2016
Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
Greeted visitors and patients to determine needs, check appointments, and direct accordingly.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Secured sign-in sheets, dental charts, and encounter forms to safeguard sensitive data and information.
Conducted communications and transactions with patients and visitors to foster positive experience.
Understood dental terminology and insurance breakdowns to communicate with external stakeholders.
Scheduled, rescheduled, and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
Handled patient complaints quickly and professionally to restore patient confidence and prevent loss of clientele.
Managed patient billing processes for timely, accurate payments.
Provided excellent customer service to create positive experiences and build patient trust.
Completed new patient registrations in software to create accurate and comprehensive records.
Answered phone calls and messages for Number-physician Type medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Education
NVQ Level 3 In Dental Nursing - Dentistry (Pre-Dentistry)
Oldham College
Oldham
12.2005
Advanced Health And Social Care - Health And Social Care
St Cuthberts
Rochdale
06.2002
Skills
Dental charting
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Timeline
Dental Nurse
Self Employed
01.2017 - 08.2023
Dental Receptionist
Langley Dental Practice
11.2006 - 03.2016
NVQ Level 3 In Dental Nursing - Dentistry (Pre-Dentistry)
Oldham College
Advanced Health And Social Care - Health And Social Care