Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Lyndsey Thompson

Cartersville

Summary

To obtain a challenging and rewarding opportunity using my front office skills while serving in the dental field or any office setting in the place of employment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Marietta Dental Smiles
02.2024 - Current
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures
  • Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples
  • Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work
  • Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration
  • Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment
  • Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy
  • Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients
  • Updated patient records with new data and treatment information
  • Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist
  • Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures

Dental Front Office Coordinator

Vision Dental Partners/Woodstock Dentist
07.2022 - 02.2024
  • Greeted patients, determined purpose of visit and directed to appropriate staff
  • Performed bookkeeping duties, preparing and sending financial statements or bills
  • Managed patient accounts by verifying insurance benefits and submitting claims for reimbursement
  • Scheduled and attended staff meetings and committees to record minutes for future reference
  • Took customer payments and billed insurance companies for remaining balance
  • Provided administrative support such as filing patient charts, ordering office supplies, and updating patient information in the database
  • Processed payments, maintained accurate financial records, and balanced daily accounts receivable transactions
  • Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax
  • Answered incoming calls from patients regarding insurance coverage or billing inquiries
  • Set up appointment times and handled canceled appointments
  • Assisted in scheduling appointments, confirming upcoming visits, and reminding patients of their appointment times
  • Entered new patient demographics into computer system for medical record keeping purposes

Dental Front Office Manager

Dr. John Harden/ Dr. William E. Harris
03.2012 - 01.2021
  • Front office duties as well as assisting in procedures with dentist in the back
  • Sterilization
  • Setting up and breaking down rooms
  • Supply ordering
  • Billing reports
  • Verifying insurance and sending claims

Dental Assistant

Dr. Suhayl Rafeedie
08.2007 - 06.2009
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients
  • Assisting Doctor in procedures
  • Setting up and breaking down rooms
  • Sterilization
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Recall

Education

undefined

North Georgia Orthodontic Assisting School
01.2007

High School Diploma - undefined

Union Grove High School
McDonough, GA
01.2006

Skills

  • Team collaboration abilities
  • Organization
  • Computer Skills
  • Communication
  • Flexible
  • Team player
  • Patient schedule management
  • Cross-training capabilities
  • Dental software management
  • Patient care coordination
  • Patient services
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Insurance billing
  • Treatment room setup
  • Knowledgeable in [software]

Certification

CPR Certified

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Marietta Dental Smiles
02.2024 - Current

Dental Front Office Coordinator

Vision Dental Partners/Woodstock Dentist
07.2022 - 02.2024

Dental Front Office Manager

Dr. John Harden/ Dr. William E. Harris
03.2012 - 01.2021

Dental Assistant

Dr. Suhayl Rafeedie
08.2007 - 06.2009

undefined

North Georgia Orthodontic Assisting School

High School Diploma - undefined

Union Grove High School
CPR Certified
Lyndsey Thompson