Elisabeth Candelaria
Aurora,IL
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Serenity Dental
Austin, TX
2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of dental procedures to ensure optimal patient care and workflow efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior dental assistants on best practices and procedural protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a sterile environment, enhancing patient safety.
- Assisted dentists during complex procedures, ensuring accuracy and timely execution of tasks.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed records for improved appointment flow and accessibility.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing supply costs through effective tracking systems.
- Developed educational materials for patients on oral health practices, promoting community awareness.
- Evaluated patient feedback to identify areas for service improvement and enhance overall experience.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
- Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Typed patient data into computer system using eagle soft while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Assisted in marketing efforts to attract new patients, showcasing the practice''s commitment to top-notch oral health care services.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Intern
Campbell Dental
Cedar Park, TX
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked with teams to support goals and build experience.
- Shadowed staff and learned advanced work.
- Helped staff members re-stock supplies and perform other administrative duties.
- Worked with team members to promote great customer service and pleasant work environment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Austin Dental Assistant School
School
Austin, Tx
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Gained knowledge of general dentistry procedures
- Experience in everyday cleaning standard and disinfection of the operatory
- Digital Charting
- Digital Radiographs
- Familiar with moisture control
- Providing compassionate care to make a patient feel comfortable
- Using strong communication skills
- Taking direction
- Working harmoniously within a team
EXPERIENCE Receptionist
Alvi Medical Services
Crest Hill, IL
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Directed clients to appropriate personnel to address concerns, resolve complaints or answer account-related questions
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system
- Scheduled meetings with salespeople and clients, emailed customers and placed outbound calls as needed
- Entered data in EMR software to keep records of patient information
- Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
Volunteer
The Global Embassy of Activists for Peace
Sugar Grove, IL
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Volunteered to help with special events and programs by checking in participants and giving directions
- Collaborated with community leaders, organizations, and public agencies to promote community service programs
- Kept facilities organized, clean and well-maintained to best meet program needs.
Education
Austin Community College
Austin, Texas, TXCollege of DuPage Glen Ellyn
ILHigh School Diploma -
Bolingbrook High School
Bolingbrook, IL06.2018
Skills
- Bilingual
- CPR & AED Certified
- Decision making
- Customer Service
- Empathy
- Familiarity with Eaglesoft & Dentrix
- Sterilization techniques
- Taking X-rays
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
Certification
National Health & Safety Association : CPR & AED Certification
Accomplishments
Completed courses and work shops on communications
Timeline
Intern
Campbell Dental
10.2022 - 01.2023
Austin Dental Assistant School
School
06.2022 - 12.2022
EXPERIENCE Receptionist
Alvi Medical Services
06.2020 - 09.2020
Volunteer
The Global Embassy of Activists for Peace
02.2016 - 08.2018
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn
Lead Dental Assistant
Serenity Dental
2023 - Current
Austin Community College
High School Diploma -
Bolingbrook High School