Ashley Martinez
Houston,TX
Summary
Proven Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Ace Endodontics, showcasing expertise in dental radiography and exceptional patient services. Skilled in equipment sterilization and adept at enhancing dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction. Demonstrates a strong ability to collaborate with teams, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes. Certified in BLS/ N2O with proficiency in customer service in Spanish.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Ace Endodontics
Houston, TX
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
Dental Assistant
Foundation Endodontics
Richmond, Tx
02.2022 - 07.2022
- 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant Extern
IBN Sina Dental Clinic
Houston, TX
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Provided excellent chairside assistance, facilitating seamless dentist-patient interactions.
- Provided exceptional customer service through empathetic listening skills while addressing patient concerns or fears about treatments effectively.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing top-notch dental care during externship.
- Assisted with dental x-rays, ensuring accurate diagnostic information was obtained for each patient.
- Excelled within fast-paced work environments under high-pressure situations without sacrificing quality care provided to patients during externship experience.
- Conducted thorough sterilization of instruments and equipment to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of dental assisting.
- Contributed to team success by collaborating closely with dentists, hygienists, and administrative staff throughout the externship period.
Host
Red Lobster Restaurant
Sugar Land, TX
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
- Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Contributed to team success through effective communication and cooperation with coworkers and management.
- Increased restaurant efficiency by maintaining an organized host stand, including menus, reservation logs, and seating charts.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming atmosphere by quickly addressing spills and resetting tables after guest departure.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hastings High School
Houston, TX06.2020
Skills
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment Scheduling
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient Services
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Knowledgeable in Software
- Endodontic Procedure Assistance
- Customer Service
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Autoclave Operation
- Patient Care Standards
- Dental Assistant (RDA)
- Medical Charting
- Data entry expert
- Proficient Customer Service
- Customer service in Spanish
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life support
- N2O - Nitrous Oxide
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Ace Endodontics
07.2022 - 06.2024
Dental Assistant
Foundation Endodontics
02.2022 - 07.2022
Dental Assistant Extern
IBN Sina Dental Clinic
02.2021 - 06.2021
Host
Red Lobster Restaurant
08.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Hastings High School