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Certification
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Esmeralda Lucero

Hereford,TX

Summary

Certified Dental Assistant experienced in charting tooth decay and maintaining dental equipment, routine laboratory tasks, creating and updating patient records. Quick-thinking with experience in scheduling appointments. Highly adaptable with great problem-solving skills friendly, outgoing and professional in every interaction. Multi-talented Dental Assistant with 7years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Smile Accent
HEREFORD, TX
10.2017 - Current
  • Typed patient data into computer system, while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads
  • Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices

Security Officer

Securitas
HEREFORD, TX
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors daily
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
  • Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.

Assistant Manager

Jjs Convenience Store
Hereford , TX
05.2011 - 10.2017
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age and refusing alcohol and tobacco sales to underage customers
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies
  • Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales

Education

Cosmetology Education

Milan Institute of Cosmetology
Amarillo, TX
4 2010

Dental Assisting

Milan Institute
7001 1-40 Frontage Road
11 2017

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • Data entry
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Oral surgery
  • Chairside assisting
  • Detail-oriented
  • Dental radiography
  • Patient intake procedures
  • Patient Services
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Patient Education
  • Instrument Preparation
  • Inventory Management
  • Patient Relations
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Exam Room Setups
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Insurance Billing
  • Taking X-Rays
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Treatment Room Setup
  • Electronic Charting
  • Chair-Side Support
  • Dental Staff Support
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Medical Records Management

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • COSMETOLOGY

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Security Officer

Securitas
06.2019 - 03.2020

Dental Assistant

Smile Accent
10.2017 - Current

Assistant Manager

Jjs Convenience Store
05.2011 - 10.2017

Cosmetology Education

Milan Institute of Cosmetology

Dental Assisting

Milan Institute
Esmeralda Lucero