ALEXANDRA PRADA
Santa Fe
Summary
Positive and caring individual with solid foundation in dental health principles and patient care. Extensive knowledge of dental procedures and infection control protocols, coupled with proficiency in dental radiography and patient scheduling. Committed to enhancing patient experience and contributing to smooth and efficient dental practice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant /Office Administrator
Dentistry For Kids
09.2024 - Current
- Managed front office operations, ensuring a welcoming environment for clients and visitors alike.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues through a proactive approach.
- Expedited invoice processing for improved cash flow by accurately tracking expenses and submitting documentation promptly for payment approval.
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing time-saving tools.
Dental Assistant
Trujillo Family Dentistry
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Four handed dentistry
- Taking intraoral and extraoral radiographs
- Dentrix software
- Administrative work
- Appointment scheduling
- Phone and email etiquette
- Dental terminology
- Payment processing
- Insurance verification
- Multitasking
- Charting
- Sterilization
- Assisting a hygienist
Daycare Teacher
Little Playmates
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Lesson planning
- Child safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- CPR and first aid
- Multitasking
Server
Dolina Café
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Workflow coordinator
- Table monitoring and turnover
- Special dietary requirements
- Front of house display creation
- Adaptable and flexible
- Server training
- Contamination prevention
- Food safety oversight
- Operational efficiency and safety
- Order accuracy
Internship/Externship
La Familia Dental Center, Darmitzel Orthodontics, Just for Grins, Dr. Melton DDS, MS, Comfort Dental
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Orthodontic functions
- Assisting in pediatric cases
- Taking impressions
- Pouring impressions
- Making models
- Fabricating retainers, bleaching trays, and mouth guards
- Taking intraoral and extraoral radiographs
- Taking Digital impressions
- Providing patient education and post op instructions
- Administrative work
- Assisting in restorative procedures
- Utilizing four handed dentistry
- Taking vital signs
- Assisting in Maxillo-facial surgeries
- Sterilization
- Assisting in Periodontal surgeries
- Removing sutures
- Working with physically or mentally compromised patients
- Administering Nitrous Oxide
- Coronal polishing
- Sealant application
- Use of fluoride agents
- Assisting a Hygienist
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Darmitzel Orthodontics
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Fabricated, fit, and adjusted orthodontic devices, bands, and wires
- Assisted orthodontists, dentists, and hygienists in quality diagnosis through x-rays and verbal communication
- Taught patients' appropriate oral hygiene strategies to improve or maintain oral health
- Completed patient X-rays to assess treatment needs and interventions
- Provided chair-side assistance during periodontal, preventive, and operative dental procedures
- Transferred, retracted, and prepared instruments for dental procedures
- Welcomed, seated, and explained procedures to patients
- Protected patients from radiation exposure during scans
- Set up instruments, supplies and equipment as directed by dentist
- Readied appropriate number of trays for daily demand
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies and protocols
- Prepared and sterilized dental equipment before procedures
- Educated patients on proper flossing and brushing technique
Education
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE - DENTAL HEALTH
SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Santa Fe, NM07.2022
RDA - SCHOLARSHIP
SANTA FE COMMUNITY
Santa Fe, NM07.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
05.2020
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Communication skills
- Patient connection
- Analytical thinking
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Organization
- Adaptable and flexible
- Leadership skills
- Goal oriented
- Empathetic
- Exceptional customer service
- Assisting in Periodontal surgery
- Working with mentally and physically compromised patients
- 4 handed dentistry
- Dentrix software
- Taking impressions
- Pouring impressions
- Making models
- Orthodontic functions
- Assisting in restorative procedures
Certification
DANB Radiology Certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant /Office Administrator
Dentistry For Kids
09.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Trujillo Family Dentistry
02.2024 - 08.2024
Daycare Teacher
Little Playmates
08.2023 - 02.2024
Server
Dolina Café
06.2023 - 08.2023
Internship/Externship
La Familia Dental Center, Darmitzel Orthodontics, Just for Grins, Dr. Melton DDS, MS, Comfort Dental
01.2023 - 07.2023
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Darmitzel Orthodontics
07.2022 - 08.2022
RDA - SCHOLARSHIP
SANTA FE COMMUNITY
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE - DENTAL HEALTH
SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE