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Genesis Raquel Zelada Duran

Port Saint Lucie

Summary

Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice. 3 years of experience. 1 year with a general dentist, and 2 years as an ortho assistant.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dental Del Valle General & Orthodontic Dentistry
Indio
07.2023 - Current
  • Took dental x-rays and processed images for review by the dentist.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist, holding suction devices, coronal polishing, and impressions.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Adjusted braces and appliances to ensure proper alignment and comfort for patients.

Office Manager

Kargenda Builder
Indio
02.2020 - 07.2023
  • Managed daily office operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.
  • Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
  • Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
  • Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.

Internship

Desert Crossing Dental Group & Orthodontics
Palm Desert
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Assisted in patient examinations and recorded dental histories and vital signs.
  • Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of work areas to ensure safety standards.
  • Supported dentists during procedures by handing tools and managing patient comfort.
  • Conducted preliminary assessments including taking X-rays and performing basic diagnostics.

Education

Dental Assistant Program - Dental Assisting

Riverside City College
Riverside, CA
06-2022

High School Diploma -

La Quinta High School
La Quinta, CA
06-2018

Skills

  • Proficient in chair-side assisting during general and specialized dental procedures
  • Skilled in sterilization and infection control protocols in accordance to OSHA
  • Proficient in dental software system (Dentrix) for scheduling, charting and billing
  • Capable of managing front- office task, including appointment coordination and insurance

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Radiology Safety
  • CPR Certified
  • DA Certificate
  • Coronal Polishing

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dental Del Valle General & Orthodontic Dentistry
07.2023 - Current

Internship

Desert Crossing Dental Group & Orthodontics
03.2022 - 06.2022

Office Manager

Kargenda Builder
02.2020 - 07.2023

Dental Assistant Program - Dental Assisting

Riverside City College

High School Diploma -

La Quinta High School