Angelica Rivas
Hammond,IN
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Dental Assistant
Absolute Dental
12.2018 - Current
- Prepare patients to undergo dental procedures
- (Adults and Kids)
- Resin composite, routine extractions, crowns/bridges
- Bone & Gum Grafts
- Endosteal Implant Placement experience
- Ortho knowledge
- (Traditional braces and Invisalign)
- Cosmetic assisting experience (Lumineers)
- Assist with sterilizing instruments, prepare trays for procedures, and set up exam rooms
- Take X-rays FMX, Panoramic, and Cephalogram
- Prophylaxis
- Impressions (nightguards, retainers, dentures, partials, flippers)
- Assist front desk with verifying insurance benefits, insurance breakdowns and claims
- Schedule patients procedure and recare appointments
- Monitor dental supplies and inventory.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Dental Assistant
Dental Dreams
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepare patients for dental procedures
- Assist with sterilization
- Take x-rays (FMX, Bitewings, PA)
- Assist front desk with scheduling patients coworkers to review.
Billing Representative
State Farm Insurance
07.2014 - 04.2018
- Thoroughly investigated past due invoices and minimized Number of unpaid accounts
- Posted charges, payments and adjustments
- Applied payments and adjustments into the system for coworkers to review.
Billing/Customer Service Representative
Lansing Cleaners
04.2011 - 07.2014
- Assisted customers when dropping off and/or picking up their garments
- Trained numerous of new employees
- Assisted with Fire/Water restoration warehouse and its billing to insurance companies
- Very organized
Education
High School Diploma -
Carver Military Academy
Chicago, IL06.2012
General Studies
South Suburban College
2014
Certified Nursing Asisstant -
Prestige Nurse Aide
2015
Illinois Dental Institute
2019
Skills
- Henry Schein Dentrix Ascend Software
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Team Leadership
- Restorative Dentistry
- Protective Coatings
- Tooth Extraction
- Dental Staff Assistance
- Bilingual (Fluent in English & Spanish)
Timeline
Head Dental Assistant
Absolute Dental
12.2018 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dental Dreams
04.2018 - 12.2018
Billing Representative
State Farm Insurance
07.2014 - 04.2018
Billing/Customer Service Representative
Lansing Cleaners
04.2011 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Carver Military Academy
General Studies
South Suburban College
Certified Nursing Asisstant -
Prestige Nurse Aide
Illinois Dental Institute