Erika Rodriguez
Las Cruces
Summary
Results-driven Orthodontic Assistant with over 10 years of experience in patient care and clinical operations. Skilled in effective communication and team collaboration, contributing to efficient clinic workflows and excellent patient experiences.
Fluent in speaking Spanish.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Smile Life Orthodontics
Las Cruces
2015 - 06.2021
- Prepared patients for treatment by explaining procedures and answering questions.
- Scheduled appointments and followed up with patients regarding their treatments.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth clinic operations daily.
- Organized patient records and kept track of treatment plans.
- Communicated with other medical professionals regarding patient care needs.
- Processed payments for services rendered accurately and efficiently.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
- Recorded treatment information in patient records.
- Utilized dental software to update patient records and process digital images.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
Orthodontic Assistant
Sun Orthodontics
Las Cruces
06.2010 - 2015
- Assisted orthodontists in applying braces and other dental appliances.
- Prepared patients for treatment by explaining procedures and answering questions.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices to support orthodontic treatment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth clinic operations daily.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use orthodontic appliances such as headgear or elastics.
- Performed chairside duties including preparation of trays and passing instruments to the doctor during procedures.
- Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments according to OSHA standards.
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
Orthodontic Assistant
Orthodontix LTD
Las Cruces
06.2006 - 2009
- Maintained sterilization protocols for tools and equipment in the clinic.
- Translator for treatment planning.
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
Education
Onate High School
Las Cruces, NMSkills
- Orthodontic procedures
- Patient education
- Appointment scheduling
- Treatment planning
- Orthodontic treatment planning
- Retainer fabrication
- Orthodontic community outreach
- Wire bending
- Orthodontic referral tracking
- Orthodontic software proficiency
- Instrument preparation
- Orthodontic study model trimming
- Orthodontic care
- Orthodontic instrument sterilization
- Orthodontic records management
- Orthodontic practice growth
- Dental impressions
- Orthodontic appliance adjustment
- Orthodontic archwires changes
- Orthodontic debonding
- Orthodontic bracket placement
- Orthodontic consultations
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Sun Orthodontics
06.2010 - 2015
Orthodontic Assistant
Orthodontix LTD
06.2006 - 2009
Orthodontic Assistant
Smile Life Orthodontics
2015 - 06.2021
Onate High School