Christine D. Patrick

612-598-1540

patr0099@umn.edu


Objective
A dental hygiene position in a progressive, growing practice which utilizes a team approach to provide comprehensive patient care

Education
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene, Expected May 2007

Anoka Ramsey Community College
Anoka
, MN

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Degree
May, 2004

Professional Licensure
Expected May 2007; will include the ability to administer :Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Sedation, CPR and AED Certified by American Heart Association  (Valid until September 2008)

Professional Memberships
Student American Dental Hygiene Association
American Dental Education Association

Clinical Experience
Clinical Rotations
-Pediatric Dentistry
-Graduate Periodontics
-Oral Surgery
-Cleft Lip/Palate

Clinical Externships
-Indian Health Board
-Walker Senior Dental Clinic
-Mobile Dental Unit
-Community University Health Care Center

Public Health Out Reach
-Winnetka Learning Center

Volunteer Experience
Give Kids a Smile 2006,
University of Minnesota

Work Experience                  
July 06 – Present
FAIRVIEW UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
AUDIOLOGY AND AURAL REHAB CLINIC
Out Patient Front Desk: Schedule Audiology and Speech therapy appointments and interpreters; check in patients; scan and file documents electronically; handle certification for Medicare and Medical Assistance referrals

Feb 05 – Present                     
FAIRVIEW UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

Admissions Financial Specialist: Schedule adult and pediatric patients for physical, occupational, and speech therapy; create scheduling templates; arrange for interpreters

Feb 04 – Present                                             
NORTH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Patient Registration Specialist: Register patients in multiple departments including surgery, emergency room, out patient imaging, and bed board; pre-register patients by phone; insurance verification

May 02 – Feb 04
MEDICAL ADVANCED PAIN SPECIALIST
Medical Records Specialist: Handled phone calls from patients, insurance companies, attorneys, doctors, and clinics; copied and sent out medical records according to HIPPA regulations; invoiced appropriate parties, chart filling. 

May 03 – Sept 03
Electronic Medical Records Specialist: Converted clinic from paper charts to electronic records; trained employees to use electronic system; imported medical records; scanned documentation and filed in appropriate electronic folders. 

Dec 1999 – Feb 04
CHUCK E. CHEESE

Cast Member:  Hosted birthday parties, cashier
Promoted to:

Shift Supervisor/Trainer: Delegated tasks to employees; train new employees; handled customer complaints; customer service; nightly deposits

References
Available Upon Request


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