Alejandra Gutierrez
Garland,United States
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with 5 years of experience and success providing chair-side assistance the dentists in fast-paced dental offices. Accurate when preparing equipment and materials for treatment, taking radiographs, Treatment coordinate with the patient to maximize on their dental benefits and educating patients. Clear communicator driven to produce ideal patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant | Office Manager
Resilient Dental Lounge
Wylie, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Provided chair side assistance during all dental procedures in accordance with established protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records and prepared treatment plans for review by the dentist.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment between uses according to OSHA standards.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth and jaws for diagnostic purposes.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and materials used in the office.
- Ordered dental supplies when needed, maintaining cost efficiency without sacrificing quality of care provided to patients.
- Assisted other staff members with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and answering phones.
- Provided support to new hires while they learn the duties associated with being a Registered Dental Assistant.
- Performed administrative duties including filing charts, collecting payments,scheduling appointments,answering phones and reconciling daily transactions.
- Designed legal documents for liability
- Designed organized system for workers
Registered Dental Assistant
Walnut Dental Group And Orthodontics
Richardson, TX
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Documented all treatment plans in patient records according to office standards.
- Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
- Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.
- Prepared bills and completed insurance forms using system software.
Registered Dental Assistant
Perfect 32 Family Dentistry
Garland, Texas
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Office Assistant
Fuente De Vida
Garland, Texas
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Organized office operations and procedures, such as managing calendars, scheduling appointments, preparing reports and maintaining records.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel to track expenses and other financial data related to the office budget.
- Collected payments, issued receipts and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
- Ensured that stock was properly stored in designated areas according to safety regulations.
- Prepared invoices for customers, ensuring accuracy prior to shipment.
- Inspected outgoing packages for damage before sealing them up for shipment.
Education
Dental Assisting
Dental Replacements Training Academy INC.
Richardson, TX06-2019
High School Diploma -
Rowlett High School
Rowlett, TX05-2016
Skills
- Bilingual
- Payment Processing
- Appointment Scheduling
- OSHA Regulations
- Electronic Charting
- Restorative procedures
- Administrative support
- Budget management
- Document organization
- Dental Software proficiency
- Team Collaboration
- Staff Training and Development
- Patient schedule management
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant | Office Manager
Resilient Dental Lounge
05.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Walnut Dental Group And Orthodontics
03.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Dental Assistant
Perfect 32 Family Dentistry
04.2021 - 01.2022
Office Assistant
Fuente De Vida
02.2020 - 04.2021
Dental Assisting
Dental Replacements Training Academy INC.
High School Diploma -
Rowlett High School
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