Mernan Abdulrahman
Kannapolis
Summary
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues. Certified dental professional with solid background in dental assisting and patient care. Skilled in chairside assistance, radiography, and infection control. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs in fast-paced clinical environment. Dynamic Dental Receptionist with experience managing front desk operations for heavily trafficked offices. Detail-oriented in chart preparation, following established protocol for records retention and security. Collaborative team member, maintaining positive communication and friendly nature.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
South Park Pediatric
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Educated parents on preventative measures such as proper brushing techniques, flossing habits, and nutritional choices that contribute positively to their child''s oral health.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment in the treatment rooms, adhering to stringent sterilization protocols.
- Prepared treatment rooms efficiently before each procedure, setting up instruments and equipment as needed.
- Utilized digital radiography equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images, aiding in accurate diagnoses and treatment planning.
- Built rapport with young patients by engaging them in age-appropriate conversation during visits to alleviate anxiety or fear surrounding dental appointments.
- Optimized patient flow in the dental office by coordinating with front desk staff, dental hygienists, and dentists for seamless transitions between appointments.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Pharmacy Technician
Piedmont Drug
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
Dental Assistant
Clover Smile
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently preparing dental instruments and materials for surgeries.
- Reduced procedure times with efficient management of dental materials inventory and timely restocking as needed.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant regulations, including OSHA standards for workplace safety within the dental practice setting.
- Streamlined administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, managing correspondence, and organizing essential records to improve overall office efficiency.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- assist with the root canal procedure and wisdom teeth, and other oral surgery procedure
Dental Assistant
Triad Kids Dental
05.2023 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Reduced dentist''s workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels for efficient pharmacy operations and cost control.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Managed insurance billing and claims processing, streamlining the reimbursement process for patients and pharmacy.
- Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
Sunrise School of Dental Assistant
Greensboro, NC05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Business
Wingate University
Wingate, NC05.2021
High School Diploma -
Garinger High School
Charlotte02.2017
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Sterilization techniques
- X-Ray Processing
- Treatment room setup
- Dental terminology knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Scheduling
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Patient Relations
- Impression Taking Skills
- Oral hygiene education
- Dental Material Handling
- First Aid Training
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Knowledgeable in dentrix and curve
- Oral Surgery
- Dental records
- Pediatric dental care
- Medical Records Management
Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification - nc Dental Board.
- CPR certification
- Immunization certification
- Dental Radiology
- Dental assistant I
- OSHA/HIPPA
- pharmacy technician certification
- dental office emergency
Languages
Arabic
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Limited Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant
South Park Pediatric
03.2024 - 08.2024
Dental Assistant
Clover Smile
02.2024 - 04.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Piedmont Drug
09.2023 - 05.2024
Dental Assistant
Triad Kids Dental
05.2023 - 01.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen
01.2019 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
Sunrise School of Dental Assistant
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Business
Wingate University
High School Diploma -
Garinger High School
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