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Erika Vazquez

Cicero

Summary

I am a versatile and dynamic individual, adept in both clinical and administrative roles, with over 2 years of experience in general dentistry at Image Dental. Excelled in patient care, improving satisfaction through efficient chairside assistance and inventory management. Bilingual and CPR certified, I significantly enhanced office operations and patient communication.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Image Dental
08.2022 - Current
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Cleaned and sterilized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists evaluations.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
  • Conducted dental scans using Itero technology for precise imaging.
  • Facilitated skill development for dental assistants through structured training sessions.
  • Coordinated successful management of lab cases.

Data Entry Clerk

Chicago Area Project
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
  • Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
  • Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
  • Contributed to project success, meeting all data entry deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Played key role in transition to paperless record-keeping, reducing environmental impact and improving accessibility.

Salon Assistant

Fabby’s Unisex and Barbershop
06.2018 - 10.2019
  • Helped prepare clients for hair service.
  • Prepared workstations for incoming stylists each morning, ensuring all necessary tools were clean, sanitized, and readily available.
  • Offered exceptional service and support to walk-in and scheduled customers.
  • Improved efficiency of salon operations by promptly greeting clients, managing their appointments, and addressing any concerns or inquiries.
  • Balanced employee availability, customer schedules, and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
  • Shampooed, conditioned, and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product.

Education

Cosmetology -

Futurama Beauty Academy
Chicago, IL
2019

High School Diploma -

Morton East High School
Cicero
2018

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • CPR certified
  • First aid training
  • Electronic charting Patterson Eaglesoft
  • Over 2 years assisting in general dentistry
  • Coronal polish certified
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Professionalism and etiquette
  • Itero scan training
  • Fluent in English and Spanish

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Image Dental
08.2022 - Current

Data Entry Clerk

Chicago Area Project
01.2019 - 04.2020

Salon Assistant

Fabby’s Unisex and Barbershop
06.2018 - 10.2019

Cosmetology -

Futurama Beauty Academy

High School Diploma -

Morton East High School
Erika Vazquez