Citlalic Gutierrez
Saint Matthews,SC
Summary
Proven Dental and Medical Assistant with a solid background in sterilization procedures and patient preparation, honed at Edward and Garret Orthodontists and MUSC facilities. Excels in maintaining patient confidentiality and providing exceptional chairside support. Demonstrates a strong ability to enhance patient care and support medical staff, backed by first aid and CPR certification.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant Intern
MUSC Primary Care
Saint Matthews, SC
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided administrative support to the medical staff, such as filing paperwork, answering phones and greeting visitors.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance by maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
- Compiled data for reports related to patient visits, treatments, medications, test results.
- Performed patient intake duties, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
- Ordered laboratory tests and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when appropriate.
- Protected confidentiality of patient care information and treatments to prevent data breaches.
Medical Assistant Intern
MUSC General Surgery
Orangeburg , SC
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted physicians with examinations and procedures.
- Provided administrative support to the medical staff, such as filing paperwork, answering phones and greeting visitors.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance by maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing wounds or removing stitches under direct supervision of a doctor.
- Provided emotional support to families dealing with illnesses or disabilities.
Dental Assistant Student
Edward and Garret Orthodontists
Orangeburg , SC
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, equipment, and treatment rooms.
- Provided chair side assistance to dentists during restorative procedures such as fillings, crowns, bridges, and implants.
- Prepared materials needed for each procedure such as impression materials, cements, amalgams, composite resins.
- Greeted patients entering the office while verifying their insurance information prior to appointment start times.
- Fabricated temporary crowns and bridges when necessary.
- Assisted with preparing tray setups for various dental procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Assisted with dental laboratory tasks such as pouring up models from impressions taken by dentist or hygienist.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg12-2024
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dentistry
Accelerated Academy | Dental Assisting
Columbia 12-2023
Skills
- Room restocking
- Patient preparation
- Sterilization procedures
- Patient confidentiality
- First aid and CPR certified
- Taking X-rays
- Chairside assistance
- Exam room setups
- Patient records gathering
- Instrument preparation
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant Intern
MUSC Primary Care
06.2024 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant Intern
MUSC General Surgery
05.2024 - 06.2024
Dental Assistant Student
Edward and Garret Orthodontists
08.2023 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Medical
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dentistry
Accelerated Academy | Dental Assisting
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