Celia Jimenez
New York,USA
Summary
Experienced Dental Assistant with over 15 years in general and pediatric dentistry. Specializes in chairside support, digital radiography, infection control, and treatment preparation. Focused on enhancing patient experiences and optimizing dental office efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
80 Park Avenue Dental
New York, USA
03.2013 - Current
- Assisted dentist during dental procedures to enhance patient comfort and care.
- Prepared treatment rooms and instruments to ensure efficient dental procedures.
- Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
- Take digital radiography.
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care.
- Perform basic laboratory tasks such as pouring impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed records to streamline office workflow.
- Utilized CAD/CAM technology for dental impressions for digital impressions
Dental Assistant
Connecticut Dental Associate
West Haven, USA
08.2009 - 02.2013
- Assist dentists during restorative, preventive and emergency procedures.
- Performed dental x-ray procedures to capture accurate images of patients' teeth and jaw structures. and update patients' medical records.
- Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for dental procedures.
- Poured, trimmed, and polished study casts to fabricate custom impression trays and temporary restorations.
- Managed coordination of laboratory cases to ensure timely processing and delivery. and schedule follow up appointments.
- Facilitates patient check out by setting next appointment procedure, sterilizing and disinfecting used instruments in order to prepare materials, and setting up instrument trays for the next patient.
- Coordinated laboratory cases and scheduled follow-up appointments to ensure timely patient care.
Dental Assistant
Levy Dental Group
New Haven, USA
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Obtained radiographs and reviewed medical histories.
- Prepared patients and operatories for dental procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments while verifying insurance coverage to ensure seamless patient flow.
- Managed inventory paperwork and stocked dental supplies to maintain adequate levels for procedures.
- Completed inventory paperwork and stocked dental supplies.
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers and support staff.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Commerce Park Dental Group LLC.
Bridgeport, USA
01.2007 - 08.2007
- Supported doctor during various procedures.
- Provided comfort to young children while the treatment was being done.
- Educated parents on maintaining their children's oral hygiene, empowering them to support their child's dental health.
- Maintained accurate patient records and treatment plans
Receptionist
York Dental Laboratory
New Haven, USA
03.1999 - 09.2000
- Managed incoming calls and scheduled appointments to ensure efficient office operations.
- Processed invoices and maintained patient records to support accurate billing and patient care.
- Coordinated deliveries and administrative office tasks to streamline workflow and enhance office efficiency.
Education
Associates Degree - Human Services
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CTSkills
- Patient management
- Digital radiography
- Dental coding (CDT Codes)
- SoftDent software
- Dentrex software
- Eagle Soft
- AI dental imaging
Certification
- CPR Certification
- OSHA Certification
- OSHA Infection control training
- HIPAA Certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
80 Park Avenue Dental
03.2013 - Current
Dental Assistant
Connecticut Dental Associate
08.2009 - 02.2013
Dental Assistant
Levy Dental Group
08.2007 - 08.2009
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Commerce Park Dental Group LLC.
01.2007 - 08.2007
Receptionist
York Dental Laboratory
03.1999 - 09.2000
Associates Degree - Human Services
Gateway Community College