Healthcare professional ready to contribute to patient care excellence. Expertise in providing compassionate care and supporting medical staff in fast-paced environments. Reliable team player focused on adapting to evolving patient needs and delivering quality outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Sebastian Castellano DDS
11.2022 - Current
Managed inventory levels of supplies to ensure that all materials were available when needed.
Organized work area at the end of each day ensuring cleanliness of exam rooms, counters and floors.
Utilized digital radiography technology to capture intraoral images for diagnosis purposes.
Instructed patients on postoperative care and oral hygiene techniques to maintain oral health between visits.
Performed chair-side duties such as taking impressions, pouring models and fabricating temporary crowns and bridges.
Supported office operations by scheduling appointments, collecting payments from patients, processing insurance forms and maintaining records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Coordinated with dentist in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's unique needs.
Developed positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
Made patient reminder calls and followed up on missed appointments.
Managed front desk operations such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage, and collecting payments.
Fabricated and fitted custom retainers, and custom take home whitening kits and Night Guards for patients.
Dental Assistant/ Front Desk Receptionist
Dental Walk-In Clinic of Tampa Bay
07.2021 - 10.2022
Disposed of hazardous waste in accordance with clinic protocols.
Followed stringent security protocols to maintain patient confidentiality information.
Transferred instruments and provided suction during procedures.
Documented dental and medical history prior to appointment.
Referred patients for extended services related to endodontics, pediatric, orthodontics, and oral surgery.
Took impressions and X-rays in support of patient evaluation and diagnostic care.
Fabricated temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Poured, trimmed and polished study casts.
Exposed, developed and mounted intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
Recorded dental history and vital signs of patients.
Mixed compounds for cleaning of filling teeth.
Used various dental instruments to safely and properly clean teeth.
Offered gentle support and delivered compassionate care during dental procedures.
Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms.
Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences.
Followed infection-control standards and sanitization protocols to safeguard patients and staff.
Charted patient data and treatment in electronic health records system.
Made patient reminder calls and followed up on missed appointments.
Assisted dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Sterilized and disinfected instruments and set up instrument trays to assist dentist.
Provided postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
Lead Brand Representative
Hollister
12.2019 - 07.2021
Monitored on-hand product inventory and proactively replenished products.
Sold products being promoted and kept records of sales.
Kept areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations.
Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
Greeted each customer and assisted in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
Trained new hires and acted as a “mini manager.”
Demonstrated and explained products, methods and services to persuade customers to purchase products and used services.
Set up and arranged displays and demonstration areas to attract attention of prospective customers.
Provided every customer with professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
Maintained friendly, outgoing personality to promote positive work environment and build customer loyalty.
Regularly assessed assigned areas and displays to maintain presentable condition, and reorganizing merchandise as needed.
Worked with customers age ranging from adolescence to elderly.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Health Sciences with a Concentration in Biology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.2025
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Tech