Hi, I’m
Emerita Lara
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 20 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Experienced professional with background in dental practice management. Offers expertise in sterilization procedures, infection control and oral health care.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Kids2Dentist Visalia, CA
Office Manager
12.2021 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
- Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days .
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
Noble House Dental GroupVisalia, CA
Office Manager
10.2017 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days .
Dr. Martinez DDSVisalia, California
Dental Assistant
09.2004 - 10.2010
Job overview
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
Education
San Joaquín Valley College Visalia, CA
Associate of Science from Dental Assisting
08-2014
Skills
- Data Entry
- Policy Development
- Supply Management
- Administrative Support
- Staff Management
- Bookkeeping
- Compliance Monitoring
- Billing
- Team Supervision
- Office Management
- Staff hiring
- Operations Management
- Employee Supervision
- Expense Reporting
- Contract Administration
Timeline
Office Manager
Kids2Dentist
12.2021 - 02.2024
Office Manager
Noble House Dental Group
10.2017 - 10.2021
Dental Assistant
Dr. Martinez DDS
09.2004 - 10.2010
San Joaquín Valley College
Associate of Science from Dental Assisting
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