Experienced General Dental Assistant pursuing a position as a diagnostic imaging admissions clerk for a busy hospital that can provide advanced level skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
DFW Dental Services
01.2021 - 05.2023
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Dental Distinction
01.2015 - 01.2020
Trained new dental assistants.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure proper function.
Gathered detailed medical history from patients before beginning any treatment plan which contributed towards more effective treatments.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Registered Dental Assistant
Jefferson Dental Clinics
01.2012 - 01.2014
Education
RDA -
Kaplan College
Dallas, TX
12.2012
Diploma -
Sachse High School
Sachse, TX
12.2010
Skills
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Proficient in documenting procedures and findings accurately in medical records
Knowledge of medical terminology to accurately understand and communicate information
Follows infection prevention practices and completes any logs or documentation as required
HIPAA Compliance: Proficient in maintaining and upholding strict adherence to healthcare privacy regulations
Infection Control Proficiency
Electronic Charting
Certification
RDA (Registered Dental Assistant)
CPR for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association-current.