Ariana Herrera
Surgical Dental Assistant
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Colorado Surgical Arts, skilled in advanced maxillofacial procedures and patient scheduling. Proven ability to maintain meticulous records and ensure patient safety through effective communication and detail-oriented care. Certified in general anesthesia and proficient in IV sedation, enhancing patient experiences and outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Dental Assistant
Colorado Surgical Arts
04.2022 - Current
- Set up instruments and equipment for surgical procedures according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs during treatment to ensure patient safety.
- Maintained accurate records of patient histories, treatments performed, medications administered.
- Maintained sterilization techniques to ensure a safe environment for both staff and patients.
- Assisted the surgeon with completing procedures.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Scheduling/Treatment Coordinator
Kohrs Orthodontics
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Front office lead
- Answer phones
- Scheduling new/ existing patients
- Financials
- Verifying insurance
- Organizational skills
- Multi - tasking
Surgical Dental Assistant
Colorado Surgical Arts
07.2018 - 01.2021
- BLS and ACLS certified
- IV Starts
- Certified in general anesthesia, drug/ medication use
- Radiology certified (panoramic, periapical x-rays and CT scans).
- Knowledgeable on maxillofacial surgical procedures
- Using proper sterilization techniques
- Setting up OR rooms sterilely
- Going over post-operative care
- Writing detailed notes and consultations
- Setting up treatment plans
- Scheduling patients
- Equipment maintenance
- Ordering new materials
Surgical Dental Assistant
Grand Junction Oral Surgery
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Certified in general anesthesia
- BLS and radiology
- Hospital certified
- DORA license
- Knowledgeable on maxillofacial surgical procedures
- PR work (practicing relationships) with other local dentist offices
- Scheduling patients
- Ordering materials
Sales Associate
Kohls
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Ran cash register, assisted customers, maintained merchandise, changed window displays, set up and removed sales displays.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO05-2015
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE05.2013
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Grand Junction, CO05-2011
Skills
- Advanced in assisting all oral maxillofacial surgical procedures, as well as front office experience that may include
- Answering phones
- Scheduling patients for appointments and/or follow-ups
- Proficient typing skills
- Verbal skills
- Multitasking skills
- Customer service skills
- Detail-oriented and accuracy-oriented
- Setting up treatment plans and consultations
- Going over health history
- Going over pre- and post-operative care instructions
- Placement of dental implants
- Third moral extraction
- Tooth removal
- Sinus lifts
- Biopsy
- Bone grafting
- Advanced in sterilization and using proper sterile techniques
- IV sedation
- IV starts
- Intubations
- General anesthesia and knowledge about drug and medication use
- CT scan, panoramic machines, and periapical radiographs
- Patient scheduling
- Equipment maintenance
- Dental impressions
References
- Caroline Toennis, LPCC Eap Counselor and Sondermind, telehealth therapist - work 1-859-279-1978
- Joslyn Thurston, Marketing manager 303-552-4490
- Sarah Krizman, Office Manager at Grand Junction Oral Surgery 970-241-2820
Communication
Works efficiently in high pace teams, adaptable, anticipates what’s next, willing to learn, able to communicate well with co-workers and administration.
Leadership
Executive and delegation qualities learned through work environment and education serves me as useful tools in the work place in roles such as lead surgical assistant and public relations associate.
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
HybridTimeline
Surgical Dental Assistant
Colorado Surgical Arts
04.2022 - Current
Scheduling/Treatment Coordinator
Kohrs Orthodontics
04.2021 - 04.2022
Surgical Dental Assistant
Colorado Surgical Arts
07.2018 - 01.2021
Surgical Dental Assistant
Grand Junction Oral Surgery
02.2015 - 06.2018
Sales Associate
Kohls
11.2013 - 04.2015
Associate of Arts -
Colorado Mesa University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Western Nebraska Community College
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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