Alejandra De La Garza
Mission,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant & Treatment Coord
RGV Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Center
McAllen, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Implant coordinator
- Inventory ordering/stocking
- Assisted surgeon in various procedures
- X-rays
- Post op, Pre op, surgical notes
- Employee management
- Sterilization
- Reception knowledge (scheduling appointments, answering insurance questions, answering phone calls)
- Treatment coordinator:
- create treatment plans for patients based off on their insurance eligibility and benefits
- Submit pre authorizations for Medicaid, Medicare (MCNA, DENTAQUEST, United HealthCare, Liberty Allwell Ins.)
- Discuss treatment plans with patients
Lead Dental Assistant
Reconstructive Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, P.A.. Built using
Edinburg, TX
08.2014 - 04.2023
- Provided chairside assistance to dentists during dental procedures.
- Assisted with the setup of treatment rooms and sterilization of instruments.
- Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-operative care.
- Maintained patient charts, including medical histories, medications, and allergies.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each procedure.
- Coordinated office activities by communicating with other departments and staff members.
- Tracked inventory levels of dental materials, tools, and equipment to ensure sufficient stock was always available.
- Monitored patient progress throughout their visit to ensure a positive outcome from treatments provided.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient visits, treatments rendered, and payments received.
- Managed incoming calls from patients regarding appointments or inquiries about services offered.
- Assisted in the training of new dental assistants by providing guidance on protocols and processes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Kaplan College
McAllen, TXSkills
- Staff Training and Development
- Patient care management
- Patient Relations
- Payment Processing
- Appointment Scheduling
- Oral Surgery
- Insurance Verification
- Inventory Management
Certifications
- CPR
- DAANCE (Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination)
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant & Treatment Coord
RGV Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Center
04.2023 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Reconstructive Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, P.A.. Built using
08.2014 - 04.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Kaplan College
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