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Tahlor Popham

Watertown

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Insurance Claims Specialist

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
06.2025 - Current
  • Evaluated and settled complex insurance claims in strict timeframes.
  • Prepared insurance claim forms or related documents and reviewed for completeness.
  • Generated, posted and attached information to claim files.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and procedures.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient finances, records, and health statuses.

Dental Assistant

Northside Dental
07.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assisted dentists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make temporary crowns and other dental prosthetics.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 8-12 procedures daily.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.

Certified Nursing Assistant, Medication Aide

HomeInstead
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.

Certified Nursing Assistant Supervisor

Edgewood Assisted Living
05.2021 - 05.2024
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Progressed from Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to enhance patient care by pursuing additional training and certification.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.

Education

Diploma - Dental Assisting

Lake Area Technical Institute
Watertown, SD
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Castlewood High School
Castlewood, SD
05-2021

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Continuous improvement
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Insurance Claims Specialist

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
06.2025 - Current

Dental Assistant

Northside Dental
07.2024 - 06.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant, Medication Aide

HomeInstead
01.2024 - 08.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant Supervisor

Edgewood Assisted Living
05.2021 - 05.2024

Diploma - Dental Assisting

Lake Area Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Castlewood High School

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