Hana Geisterfer
Fort Collins
Summary
Detail-oriented dental assistant with expertise in effective communication and team collaboration. Proven ability to manage patient care efficiently, optimize office flow, and provide exceptional customer service to build lasting patient relationships.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Harmony Smiles
Fort Collins
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient intake by accurately recording medical histories and updating patient information.
- Prepared treatment rooms by organizing instruments and ensuring necessary materials were readily available.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care instructions.
- Monitored patients' comfort and anxiety levels during procedures, providing reassurance as needed.
- Coordinated appointments and managed scheduling to optimize patient flow and office efficiency.
- Administered topical anesthetics as directed by the dentist to enhance patient comfort.
- Conducted inventory checks and ordered dental supplies to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols during all dental procedures.
- Communicated effectively with dental team members to ensure seamless patient care delivery.
- Utilized dental software for appointment scheduling and patient management tasks.
- Supported the dentist during complex procedures by anticipating needs and preparing instruments.
- Performed preliminary assessments by taking patient vital signs before dental treatment.
- Conducted follow-up calls to check on patients' recovery and satisfaction post-treatment.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Education
Dental Assisting
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, CO11-2024
Skills
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Digital radiography
- Clinical documentation
- Treatment preparation
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Stress management
- Effective communication
- Empathy building
- Patient care coordination
- Restorative procedures
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Instrument selection
- Restorative dentistry support
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Strong manual dexterity
- Chair-side support
- Clinical support
- Pediatric dental care
- Dental impressions
- Taking X-rays
- Patient counseling
- Laboratory case management
- First aid training
- Emergency response preparedness
- Oral health education
Certification
CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Harmony Smiles
09.2024 - Current
Dental Assisting
Front Range Community College