April Guerra
Edgewood
Summary
Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Educational Assistant
MESD
Moriarty
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Supported individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with educational staff to implement lesson plans effectively
- Worked with mostly 3-5 year olds
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance learning experiences.
Office Manager
Big G Company LLC
Albuquerque
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Managed daily office operations to ensure smooth workflow and communication.
- Coordinated schedules and meetings for management and team members effectively.
- Oversaw inventory management and procurement of office supplies and equipment.
- Also trained in book keeping
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental Central
Albuquerque
01.2010 - 08.2017
- Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care practices.
- Impressions
- Digital and monologue X-rays
- Front office insurance verification
- Denture relines and adjustments
- Temp crowns and packing cord
- Sterilized dental instruments and maintained a clean work environment consistently.
- Provided chairside support, ensuring patient comfort throughout treatments.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Education
Radiology - Dental Assistant
Carrington College
Albuquerque, New Mexico 01.2009 - 01.2010
Skills
- Classroom management
- Individualized education plans
- Lesson plan implementation
- Group instruction
- Chairside assistance
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Sterilization procedures
- Insurance verification
- Dental terminology
- Appointment scheduling
- Office administration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Sanitation protocols
- Restorative dentistry support
- Prosthodontic treatment support
- Continuing education commitment
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Exam room setups
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Educational Assistant
MESD
01.2024 - 12.2024
Office Manager
Big G Company LLC
01.2018 - 01.2022
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental Central
01.2010 - 08.2017
Radiology - Dental Assistant
Carrington College
01.2009 - 01.2010