Tyler Barton
Scranton
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Complete Mobile Dentistry
Fort Carson
10.2023 - Current
- Supported oral surgical procedures in both hospital operating room and dental clinic, ensuring patient safety and procedure accuracy
- Performed intra-oral procedures under the guidance of the Dentist, supporting 40 hours per week of patient care
- Assisted Dental Residents in AEGD Residency program, enhancing training outcomes
- Received and scheduled patients for treatment, streamlining clinic workflow and enhancing patient experience
- Maintained dental equipment in clean, operative condition, ensuring clinic readiness
Dental Assistant
Defense Health Agency-Dentac
Colorado Springs
05.2023 - Current
- Supported oral surgical procedures in both hospital operating room and dental clinic, ensuring patient safety and procedure accuracy
- Performed intra-oral procedures to support patient care for 40 hours per week
- Assisted dental residents in AEGD residency program in prosthodontics and endodontics, enhancing resident training effectiveness
- Received and scheduled patients for treatment, streamlining clinic workflow and enhancing patient experience
- Maintained dental equipment in clean and operative condition, ensuring clinic readiness and minimizing downtime
Dental Assistant
Complete Mobile Dentistry
Fort Benning
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Performed intra-oral procedures under Dentist supervision, supporting patient care for 40 hours per week
- Supported oral surgical procedures in both hospital operating room and dental clinic, ensuring patient safety and procedure accuracy
- Assisted Dental Residents in AEGD Residency program within Prosthodontics Department, streamlining training processes
- Received and scheduled patients for treatment, optimizing clinic workflow and patient experience
- Maintained dental equipment in clean, operative condition, ensuring clinic readiness and minimizing downtime
Dental/Orthodontic Assistant
Riverchase Dental Care
Phenix City
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted with chair-side duties for general dentistry, endodontic procedures, and oral surgery, ensuring smooth workflow during 36 hours per week
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Instructed patients on postoperative care and oral hygiene, enhancing recovery experience and patient satisfaction
- Used Eaglesoft to document and maintain patient information, enhancing accuracy of health records
- Coordinated appointment scheduling for new and existing patients, improving provider availability and maximizing scheduling efficiency
Rotational Mission Support
Valiant Integrated Services
Hohenfels
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Conducted and documented AARs for JMRC across multiple sites, enhancing clarity and effectiveness of mission support documentation
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility, preventing unauthorized access and reinforcing security protocols
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios and mobile devices, ensuring coordinated operations
- Assisted in warehouse operations by repairing cables and equipment, facilitating effective inventory management and ongoing facility maintenance
- Answered main switchboard and transferred about 20 telephone calls daily, maintaining efficient communication flow
Dental Assistant
Kimberly Batterson Orthodontics
Colorado Springs
04.2016 - 11.2017
- Prepared patients for orthodontist and performed tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations, improving patient care
- Took impressions for retainers and Invisalign, facilitating precise orthodontic treatment planning
- Taught patients and parents strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel, enhancing preventive care
- Prepared examination bay, sterilized equipment and instruments, maintained tray setup for efficient procedure readiness
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, enhancing provider availability and optimizing scheduling efficiency
Scheduling Coordinator
My Dental Company
Colorado Springs
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Scheduled dental appointments for patients, maximizing provider availability
- Coordinated production schedules with manager and supervisor, enhancing workflow efficiency
- Made calls to insurance companies and patients, expediting claims and appointment confirmations
- Handled over 50 patient calls daily, ensuring exceptional customer service
- Oversaw patients' dental charts and x-rays, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records
Dental Assistant/Front Office
Comfort Dental
Pueblo
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Managed over 50 patient calls daily, ensuring effective communication and efficient appointment scheduling
- Interacted with customers via phone, email, or in-person to provide information, contributing to improved patient satisfaction
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers, delivering friendly and knowledgeable assistance to enhance their experience
- Assisted dentist or fellow employee with patient care, supporting efficient clinical operations
- Filed and gathered patients' charts, ensuring accurate and organized recordkeeping
Education
CAD/CAM Course -
Fort Benning, GA08-2023
Business Management - Associate's degree
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD05-2020
Dental Assisting - Certificate
Colorado Dental Asissting School
Colorado Springs, CO01-2015
High school diploma -
High School
Henderson, NV06-2008
Skills
- Dental receptionist
- Documentation review
- Patient monitoring
- Written: Advanced
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Intake
- Dental office experience
- Computer skills
- Vital signs
- Dentrix
- Medical scheduling
- Medical imaging
- Patient interaction
- Inventory management
- Dental terminology
- Eaglesoft
- Read: Advanced
- Organizational skills
- Patient care
- Advanced
- Dental impressions
- Time management
- Laser dentistry assistance
- Medical records
- Administrative experience
- HIPAA
- Orthodontic procedures
- Patient assessment
- Chairside assisting
- Dental assisting
- Access control
- Medical documentation
- English
- Computer literacy
- Care plans
- Front desk
- Infection control
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Radiology Certification
- X-Ray Certification
- BLS Certification
Willing To Relocate
- Scranton, PA
- Clarks Summit, PA
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Complete Mobile Dentistry
10.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Defense Health Agency-Dentac
05.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Complete Mobile Dentistry
04.2022 - 09.2023
Dental/Orthodontic Assistant
Riverchase Dental Care
06.2021 - 04.2022
Rotational Mission Support
Valiant Integrated Services
07.2020 - 02.2021
Dental Assistant
Kimberly Batterson Orthodontics
04.2016 - 11.2017
Scheduling Coordinator
My Dental Company
11.2015 - 03.2016
Dental Assistant/Front Office
Comfort Dental
03.2015 - 10.2015
CAD/CAM Course -
Business Management - Associate's degree
University of Maryland Global Campus
Dental Assisting - Certificate
Colorado Dental Asissting School
High school diploma -
High School