Jennifer Hedgcoe

About Jennifer Hedgcoe

As a seasoned Registered Dental Hygienist with over 15 years of experience, I am committed to delivering exceptional patient care by leveraging advanced clinical expertise and superior communication skills. My ability to establish rapport with patients ensures a comfortable and confident experience, while my professional demeanor fosters trust and long-term relationships. In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I serve as a Practice Administrator, overseeing staff management, contract negotiation, and financial operations, including accounting and budgeting. My comprehensive understanding of both the clinical and administrative facets of dental practice allows me to drive efficiency and maintain high standards of care in a collaborative environment. Certified in the administration of local anesthesia in North Carolina, I am proficient in providing comprehensive, pain-free treatments that enhance the patient experience. My prior experience in Healthcare Marketing and Recruiting has further equipped me with a strategic perspective, enabling me to contribute meaningfully to the growth and success of the practice.

Experience

1. Registered Dental Hygienist Practice Administrator

   Serial Therapist

   Jul 2015 — Present · Hickory, NC, US

   Responsible for all hiring, recruiting, marketing, insurance processing, AR/AP, retention of patients, selling products, reaching monthly goals, managing all staff all while having my own full-time patient base.

Education

• Catawba Valley Community College

  Associate of Science - AS, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

  1992 — 1995

• Catawba Valley Community College

  Associate of Applied Science Degree, Dental Hygiene

  2006 — 2010

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator

• Appalachian State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Healthcare Management

Skills

• Cpr Certified
• Home Care
• Mobile Dentistry
• Health Education
• Temporary Placement
• Recruiting
• Temporary Staffing
• Nutrition
• Dentistry
• Dexis
• Sealants
• Cancer Screening
• Aesthetics
• Public Speaking
• Periodontics
• Pediatrics
• Dentrix
• Infection Control
• Hospitals
• Clinical Research
• Restorative Dentistry
• Teeth Whitening
• Customer Service
• Dentures
• Healthcare
• Chart
• Digital X-Ray
• Prevention
• Healthcare Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
• Patient Education
• Benefits Administration
• New Hire Orientations
• Oral Surgery
• Soft Tissue
• Digital Radiography
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Treatment
• Veneers