Alexis Aguayo
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
Passionate and motivated dental assistant graduate, I am a quick learner that is driven to give my all and succeed at any task given to me. I am very passionate and excited to be working in the dental field, and am dedicated to becoming the best dental assistant that I can be. I love caring for people and children, and have experience working in dental offices both as a clinical and administrative dental assistant. Detail-oriented, punctual, organized, skilled in problem-solving, multitasking, and time management describe me as an employee. I have a friendly, personable and professional attitude and pride myself in making patients feel cared for and that their questions and concerns are being handled appropriately and with their best interest in mind. Although I am a newly graduated dental assistant, I am very eager to learn and further develop my skills as a dental assistant. I am open to any critique and guidance on skills that I need improvement upon.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant
Happy Valley Family Dentistry
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Took dental x-ray images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy and applying lead aprons.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Administrative Dental Assistant
West Valley Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for patients based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability
- Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments
- Located, checked in and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed
- Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database
- Successfully scheduled patient appointments and placed reminder calls to ensure exceptional customer experience
- Completed skilled administrative work to support all office staff and operational requirements
- Collaborated with assistants and dentists to prepare and set up rooms with adequate supplies and equipment
- Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs
- Coordinated front office duties, including customer service, patient scheduling and billing
Education
CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) - Dental
Carrington College
Phoenix, AZ09.2020
Skills
- Highly Organized
- Time Management and Multitasking
- Professional, personable and positive attitude
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Familiar with Dentrix and Dexis
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Detail oriented
- Compassionate and caring towards patients
- Dental Radiography
- Quick but efficient equipment and instrument sterilization
- Electronic Charting
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant / CDA
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- DANB RHS Certification: Sept. 30th, 2020
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant
Happy Valley Family Dentistry
08.2020 - 09.2020
Administrative Dental Assistant
West Valley Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
06.2019 - 09.2019
CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) - Dental
Carrington College
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