Evelyn Clavel Palma
Concord,NC
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.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Eastfield Pediatric Dentistry
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Prophylaxis cleaning and applied fluoride varnish.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10+ procedures daily.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Prepared new patient files and updated existing records with new personal, insurance and medical information.
- Multitask a variety of administrative duties including, operate high volume calls, collect and post payments, schedule patient accordingly in a fast pace environment.
Dental Assistant/Clinical Coordinator
Nc Pediatric Dentistry
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Prophylaxis cleaning
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Trained newly hired Dental Assistants.
- Applied sealants and protective coating to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10+ procedures daily.
Education
Certificate - Dental Assistant
DA Academy of NC
Charlotte10-2021
High School Diploma -
Central Cabarrus High School
Concord, NC05-2020
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Clinical support
- Patient care coordination
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- HIPAA compliance
- Appointment scheduling
- OSHA regulations
- Chairside assistance
- Team collaboration
- Knowledgeable in Eaglesoft, Denticon and Open Dental software
- Native Spanish- Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Eastfield Pediatric Dentistry
01.2024 - 05.2025
Dental Assistant/Clinical Coordinator
Nc Pediatric Dentistry
05.2022 - 12.2023
Certificate - Dental Assistant
DA Academy of NC
High School Diploma -
Central Cabarrus High School
Similar Profiles
Allison FosterAllison Foster
Dental Assistant at Carolina Kids DentistryDental Assistant at Carolina Kids Dentistry
Hannah DavesHannah Daves
Front Office Administrator and Dental Assistant at Durango Kids Pediatric Dentistry: Formerly Animas Pediatric Dental GroupFront Office Administrator and Dental Assistant at Durango Kids Pediatric Dentistry: Formerly Animas Pediatric Dental Group
Emily PorembaEmily Poremba
Dental Assistant at Bite Size Pediatric DentistryDental Assistant at Bite Size Pediatric Dentistry
MAUREEN CARROLLMAUREEN CARROLL
RN at W.G. Hefner VA Medical CenterRN at W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center
Matthew BrinkleyMatthew Brinkley
Cashier at City Grill & WingsCashier at City Grill & Wings