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Esther Olaya

North Bergen,NJ

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Experienced professional with background in dental practice management. Offers expertise in sterilization procedures, infection control and oral health care. Talented Dental Assistant with Number 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.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

My Smile Dental
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.

Medical Assistant/Receptionist Internship

Internal Medicine Clinic
11.2020 - 12.2020
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
  • Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
  • Processed medical insurance claims and payments.

Assistant Teacher

The Little Rainbow Daycare
09.2019 - 11.2019
  • Supported lead teacher in organizing field trips, enhancing real-world connections to classroom content for increased understanding.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
  • Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.

Education

All - Graduate Medical Assistant Clinical

Finlay Medical Training Institute , 56 St Bergenline Ave, West New York
08.2022

High School - Administration And Computers

Institute Technical Superior "Ishmael Perez Pazmiñ, Ecuador Machala
03.2001

Skills

  • Clinical Support
  • Patient Relations
  • Patient Education
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Team Collaboration
  • Dental staff support
  • Dental terminology knowledge
  • Treatment room setup
  • X-Ray Processing
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Dental impressions
  • Dental staff assistance
  • Restorative procedures
  • Dental Radiography
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Impression Taking Skills
  • Instrument Tray Preparation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Full Mouth Radiographs
  • Dental Assistant

Timeline

Dental Assistant - My Smile Dental
10.2021 - 02.2022
Medical Assistant/Receptionist Internship - Internal Medicine Clinic
11.2020 - 12.2020
Assistant Teacher - The Little Rainbow Daycare
09.2019 - 11.2019
Finlay Medical Training Institute - All, Graduate Medical Assistant Clinical
Institute Technical Superior "Ishmael Perez Pazmiñ - High School , Administration And Computers
Esther Olaya