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Portrait of Jacqueline Simpson

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Jacqueline Simpson

Periodontic Office Administrator at Concierge services for patients, managed and submitted insurance claims, provided and presented treatment and payment plans to patients. Coordinated care between referring doctors and periodontal office. Performed surgical assisting when needed.

  • Western Carolina University
  • Integrated Health Sciences Pre-Professional
  • Class of 2021
  • Candler, USA

Member since January 2021

Education

  • Western Carolina University

    Integrated Health Sciences - Pre Professional

    2019 – 2021

  • Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

    Associates in Science

    2018 – 2020

  • Penn State University

    nutritional sciences

    1999 – 2011

Honors and awards

  • Western Carolina Merit Scholarship

    Awarded by Western Carolina University for exemplary GPA

Goals and interests

Career goal

As I complete coursework for my Bachelor's Degree and seek to gain entrance into graduate school, my goal is to become a Physician's Assistant.

Graduate school interests

Seeking admittance into a graduate school for Physician's Assistant.

Outside the classroom

I love to sing with the Asheville Symphony Chorus or anywhere, for that matter! My other hobbies include adventuring with my kids, baking, hiking, biking, and playing a variety of musical instruments.

Experience

  • Periodontic Office Administrator

    Concierge services for patients, managed and submitted insurance claims, provided and presented treatment and payment plans to patients. Coordinated care between referring doctors and periodontal office. Performed surgical assisting when needed.

    May 2012 – May 2014

  • Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

    Assisted pediatric patients with disclosing teeth, brushing, flossing. Performed radiographs, impressions, and sealants on patients as well as assisting dentists with surgical procedures. Filled and performed initial shaping of primary and permanent teeth. Monitored patient's vitals during administration of analgesics and sedation.

    Aug 2001 – Apr 2012

Volunteering

  • Participated in orientation and tutored students in English as a second language.

    Literacy Together

    Apr 2021 – Dec 2021

  • Crafted and assembled greeting cards as well as purchased snacks for elderly residents at local senior centers.

    Forget Me Not

    Mar 2021 – Jun 2021

  • Worked with program organizers to assist with event set-up and participant enrollment for local fundraising event, Polar Plunge.

    Haywood Waterways Association

    Feb 2021

  • Purchased, organized donations, delivered, and composed packages of healthy snacks for local elementary children in need.

    United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

    Feb 2021 – May 2021

  • Cleaned and organize animal facility to assist with everyday needs as requested by staff and management.

    Catman 2 Cat Shelter

    Apr 2019

  • Volunteer Public Relations Chair on Advisory Board. I connected with local businesses for advertising, designed and organized publication material, worked to establish routes of communication between chorus and community, partnered with Asheville Symphony Chorus Executive Director to promote events and a continuum of information.

    Asheville Symphony Chorus

    Jan 2017 – Aug 2020

  • Assisted with cleaning, sealing, and radiographs of children's teeth during semi-annual community event, Give Kids a Smile Day at local dental office.

    Centre Volunteers in Medicine

    Sep 2004 – Jul 2008

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced

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