Dr. Nikita Patel

• Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
• Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
• Cleaned and sanitized treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
• Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
• Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
• Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
• Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.

• Assisting chair-side, Taking records, impressions, or x-rays, Using computers to update electronic patient records , Assisting with lab tasks as needed, Assisting with front office tasks as needed, paradigm software knowledge

• Scheduled, rescheduled, and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
• Provided excellent customer service to create positive experiences and build patient trust.
• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
• Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
• Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.

• Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
• Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
• Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
• Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.

• Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
• Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
• Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
• Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
• Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.
• Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.