Elizabeth Patron
Muir Station Smiles/Image orthodontics
Pittsburg,USA
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Applied skills and expertise in high-pressure settings to enhance operational efficiency and support continuous development.
Work History
Pediatric/Ortho RDA
3 Years- Greet and seat up patients, in a timely manner, set up trays according to patient needs and plans, Assist the dentist using 4-handed dentistry methods under local anesthetic and GA, perform prophy cleanings, perform sealants, Discuss treatment plans with patient and parents and answer any questions appropriately, perform X-rays, packaging and sterilizing instruments, scheduling recall appointments, call and confirm appointments for the week.
Orthodontic Assistant
- Prepared and maintained dental instruments, supplies and equipment. Performing impressions and pour ups for study models, retainers, and orthodontic appliances. Collected and recorded patient treatment and next appointments. Carefully set up and broke down the operatory post treatment. Set up trays according to patient needs and plans. Prepared brackets for bonded and placement, bands and wires according to orthodontist specifications and instructions. Successfully assisted the Orthodontist by performing four handed dentistry and other chair side duties.
Dental Assistant
1 Year- Greeted, welcomed and directed patients, prepared patients and rooms for treatment, instrument trays and all materials for procedure, assisted doctor chairside in restorative procedures, Sterilized instruments and clean rooms.
Dental Assistant
- Greeted, welcomed and directed patients, prepared patients and rooms for treatment, instrument trays and all materials for procedure, assisted doctor chairside in restorative procedures, recorded patient medical and dental histories, Accurate Charting, Updated treatment Plans, performed teeth cleanings and coronal polishing, Produced accurate impressions, quality provisionals, and diagnosable radiographs. Provided patients with post-appointment instructions, follow up, care notes and oral hygiene tips, sterilized dental instruments.
Driver & Assistant Manager (TBS)
4 Years- Delivered daily shipments to commercial and residential customer with routes, served as a mentor for trainee drivers and new employees including proposing and implementing a “RIDE-ALONG” program for new hires. Assisted in routing assignments for drivers, scheduling, accurate time management, working with excel programs and updating information in the system and assisting with spreadsheets. Assisted with scheduling, new hire orientation, and payroll.
Cashier
2 Years- Provided Costumer Service, Answering Phone calls, organizing aisles and restocking products, handling all the debit transactions, maintained cash inventory transaction with accuracy control.
Cashier
4 Years- Costumer service, followed all food handling standards, consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of products to ensure quality. Restocking store products, cleaning the store, handling transactions and cash inventory.
Education
REGISTER DENTAL ASSISTANT
COSMETOLOGY
GENERAL EDUCATION
Skills
Fluent in Spanish
Strong Organizational skills
Dependable
Energetic and Hard Working
Ability to Analyze and Problem Solve
Experienced in Infection Control Procedures
Follow standard Protocols by OSHA
Knowledge of Microsoft Programs
Efficient time management skills
Good listening skills and empathic to the need of others
Certification
- CPR
- INFECTION CONTROL
- DIGITAL & ANALOG RADIOGRAPHS
- CORONAL POLISH
- PITS AND FISSURE SEALANT
- CALIFORNIA DENTAL PRACTICE ACT (RDA)
Affiliations
- NEW WORLD OF WORK – Digital badges earned
- Adaptability, Entrepreneurial Mindset, and Empathy
CLINICAL SKILLS
- VOLUNTEER CONTRA COSTA CHILDREN’S ORAL HEALTH CLINIC
- Assisted chairside in the placing of sealants, as well as providing proper tooth brushing techniques as well as applying fluoride, Accurate charting, placed pits and fissure sealants, and educating children in oral hygiene, carefully maintain clean and organized sterilization area.
DENTAL EXTERNSHIP
- DECEMBER 2019 – MARCH 2020
- Assisted chairside with restorative procedures, maintained sterilization with the highest standards.
Timeline
Pediatric/Ortho RDA
Muir Station Smiles/Image orthodontics
01.2023 - 01.2026Read More
Orthodontic Assistant
Timothy DDS
01.2022 - 01.2022Read More
Dental Assistant
Ariane Terlet DDS
01.2020 - 01.2021Read More
Dental Assistant
Union Dental(Externship)
01.2020 - 01.2020Read More
Driver & Assistant Manager (TBS)
Amazon
01.2016 - 01.2020Read More
Cashier
Truitt and White
01.2014 - 01.2016Read More
Cashier
Chow Lafayette
01.2010 - 01.2014Read More
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE
GENERAL EDUCATION
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LANEY COLLEGE
COSMETOLOGY
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MT. DIABLO ADULT EDUCATION – LOMA VISTA ACCREDITED PROGRAM
REGISTER DENTAL ASSISTANT
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