Anabelle Mejia
Bronx,NY
Summary
Driven oral surgery assistant with a proven ability to build strong relationships with office staff, physician's and patients. Delivering compassionate and respectful patient care is a hallmark. Confident in assisting and surgical abilities, making a valuable contribution to the success of any oral surgery practice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
NYU College of Dentistry
New York, NY
09.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
Oral Surgery Assistant
Greenwich Village Oral Surgery
New York, NY
07.2017 - 09.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patient’s blood pressure, temperature and pulse
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for a clean dental office setting and patient safety
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist
- Take CT scans, Panoramic x-rays and Periapical x-rays and Trio’s scan
- Prepared surgical operatory room for surgery and break down room after surgery
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments
- Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and what side effects could occur
- Calmed nervous patients by speaking softly, answering questions and providing compassionate care
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care
- Recorded patient’s health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
- Assisted on 4+ hour surgeries Help front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments and collecting payments Earned the practice thousands of dollars in back pay and debt from patients
- Put patients in collections if need be
Oral Surgery Assistant
Manhattan Maxillofacial Surgery Group
New York, NY
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments
- Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized, and patients was ready
- Greeted patients upon arrival to office and helped prepare for surgeries
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety protocols
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patient’s blood pressure, temperature and pulse
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety
- Take CT scans, Panoramic x-rays and Periapical x-rays
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
BMCC
NY,NY07.2027
Certification in Medical Assistant -
Sanford-Brown Institute
New York, NY07.2016
Skills
- Dental Assisting
- Critical Care Experience
- Dentrix
- EMR Systems
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Leadership
- Time management
- Infection control proficiency
- Dental radiography
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- Strong manual dexterity
- IV Sedation Monitoring
- Biopsy procedures
- Wisdom teeth extraction
- Anesthesia Administration
- Maxillofacial Trauma Treatment
- Dental Implant Assistance
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant
NYU College of Dentistry
09.2024 - Current
Oral Surgery Assistant
Greenwich Village Oral Surgery
07.2017 - 09.2024
Oral Surgery Assistant
Manhattan Maxillofacial Surgery Group
09.2016 - 09.2017
Certification in Medical Assistant -
Sanford-Brown Institute
Associate Degree in Nursing -
BMCC