Alejandra Gonzalez
Rockford,IL
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with extensive experience at UI Health Mile Square Health Center, proficient in Dentrix and skilled in infection control procedures. Successfully enhanced patient care through effective scheduling and chair-side support, ensuring compliance with OSHA and HIPAA standards while maintaining a sterile environment. Committed to promoting optimal dental health education.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
UI Health Mile Square Health Center Rockford
04.2023 - Current
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure.
- Entered patient data and completed accurate dental charting and dental treatment plan creation using Dentrix computer system.
- Took diagnostic digital Panoramic, Bitewing and Periapical X-rays series utilizing Dexis digital imaging software technology all while following strict patient protection rules and adhering to lead apron use.
- Took Alginate Impressions and poured stone models for removal prosthodontics complete dentures and partial dentures.
- Perform Autoclave Spore Testing.
- Cleaned and Sanitized dental instruments and completed high level disinfection of dental treatment rooms.
- Set up dental treatment instrument trays to be prepared for patient care
- Maintained all proper infection control and OSHA standards utilizing proper PPE to ensure the safety of all patients and staff.
- Abided by all HIPPA laws regarding patient Health Information and privacy
- Educated patients on proper dental health care and post operative instructions.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant
Rockford Career College
Rockford, IL05-2023
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Rockford, IL05-2021
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Dental procedure preparation
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Medical records management
- Dentrix proficiency
- Sanitation protocols
- Team collaboration
- Oral X-rays
- OSHA regulations
- Dental impressions
- Chair-side support
- Infection control procedures
- Equipment sterilization
- Four-handed procedures
- Sterilization techniques
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
UI Health Mile Square Health Center Rockford
04.2023 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant
Rockford Career College
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
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