Lorena Ramirez
Chico,CA
Summary
Hardworking, fast learner and passionate professional with strong organizational skills eager to continue learning and take on new challenges. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Tech Assistant
HALO
10.2022 - Current
- Bring patients back to changing rooms and go over pre-exam protocols.
- Take blood pressure and review medication list
- Assist with patient positioning for breast biopsy. Describe the initial steps to prepare the patient for the biopsy. This may include explaining the procedure, obtaining informed consent, and addressing any concerns or questions the patient may have. All while creating a comfortable and supportive environment for the patient.
- Post-procedure care: Explain the steps to ensure the patient's comfort and safety after the biopsy. This may involve providing post-procedure instructions, assisting the patient in getting up and readjusting their clothing, and addressing any immediate post-procedure concerns they may have.
- Prioritize patient charts and provide technical support in completing check-in information
- Collect and document patient height and weight for DEXA exam.
- Perform translation services throughout the office
- Liaison with patients and address inquiries
- Sanitize, restock and organize exam rooms
Registered Dental Assistant
Levi Palmer's Skyway Pediatric Dentistry
11.2012 - 09.2022
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing patients
- Assisted dentists,and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using Dentrix.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing orders for supplies.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant Certification -
Butte County Regional Occupational Program
Chico, CA06.2009
Associate of Arts - Early Child Education
Butte College
Oroville, CA05.2007
Skills
- Organization Skills
- CPR Certified
- Communication Skills
- Compassionate
- Professional Attitude
- Detail Oriented
- Prioritization Skills
- Highly Efficient Multitasking
- Time Management Skills
- Fast Learner
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Tech Assistant
HALO
10.2022 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Levi Palmer's Skyway Pediatric Dentistry
11.2012 - 09.2022
Registered Dental Assistant Certification -
Butte County Regional Occupational Program
Associate of Arts - Early Child Education
Butte College
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