Linsey Clingerman
Wyebridge,ON
Summary
Proven Dental Assistant with a track record of enhancing patient satisfaction and maintaining high standards of cleanliness at Health Pro Temp Agency. Skilled in equipment sterilization (hard skill) and adept at dental office administration (soft skill), significantly improved scheduling efficiency. Specializes in patient data confidentiality and dental staff support, contributing to optimal office operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Health Pro Temp Agency
2015.09 - 2024.09
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Dental Assistant
Ridgefield Pediatric Dentistry
2017.04 - 2021.03
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
Dental Assistant Intern
Holland Cross
2012.10 - 2015.04
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared dental rooms and materials.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with the dental team members.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures involved with general dentistry, endodontics, and oral surgery
Education
Level 3 Dental Assistant With NDAEB Exam -
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON10.2012
Skills
Patient data gathering
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Ridgefield Pediatric Dentistry
2017.04 - 2021.03
Dental Assistant
Health Pro Temp Agency
2015.09 - 2024.09
Dental Assistant Intern
Holland Cross
2012.10 - 2015.04
Level 3 Dental Assistant With NDAEB Exam -
Algonquin College
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