Hi, I’m
Giselle Medina Lopez
dental assistant
Cranston,RI
Summary
Multi-talented Dental Assistant with 7 years 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. Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kendall Dental CareMiami, FL
Dental Assistant
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
Dental Dreams LLCMiami, FL
Dental Assistant
10.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
dental smile llcPembroke Pines, FL
Dental Assistant
03.2020 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Agustin Gonzalez, DDSMiami, Florida
Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions Clinical Rotation
01.2018 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Clinical Rotation (120 Hours)
The Kraft Heinz CompanyMichigan
Machine Operator Team Leader
04.2016 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Operating filling equipment, making minor machine adjustments, packaging finished product packages, making corrugated boxes and partitions, packing finished merchandise in boxes, sealing cases with tape gun or tape machine, labeling finished cases with proper identification, placing finished cases on pallets using pre-determined case placements, monitoring merchandise cases to ensure proper weight and accurate packaging components, monitoring machine scrap and following scrap procedures, ensuring accurate hourly machine counts, monitoring and reacting to visual board information, cleaning and rinsing equipment during changeovers, keeping work area and station clean at all times
Pearson Food Co.Michigan
Food Processor
05.2015 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Monitoring temperature thermometers for quality control, operating machinery to label cups and lids for product, processing orders for delivery, ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of work station
Hermanos Ameijierias HospitalHavana, Cuba
Dental Assistant
01.2008 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Preparing examination and surgical rooms by sterilizing instruments and moving equipment into place, assisting in updating and maintaining client dental records, performing routine dental cleanings and assisting in the performance of more complicated surgical procedures, providing support to dentists and surgeons as needed, offering patients advice and materials necessary to maintain good dental health, preventing the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment
Alejandro Canosa DDS, PAHialeah, Florida
Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions
01.2020
Job overview
- Preparation of Clinic, X-Ray's, Sterilization of Instruments, Preparation of Trays, Impressions, Assisting Doctor
Education
The Praxis Institute
Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions
02.2019
Facultad Calixto Garcia
Dental Assistant
01.2009
Skills
- Instrument Preparation
- Inventory Management
- Patient Counseling
- Dental Hygiene
- Patient Education
- Patient Services
- Equipment Sterilization
- Dental Impressions
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Oral Healthcare
- Oral Surgery
- Patient Care Coordination
- X-Ray Processing
- Appointment Scheduling
Certifications Skills
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Dental Anatomy
- Disease Transmission
- Infection Control & Management of hazardous material
- Surface disinfection, treatment room preparation & instrument processing
- Clinical dentistry, moisture control, dental patient & dental examination
- Medical emergencies in dental office, pain & anxiety control
- Radiation safety & X-Rays production
- Oral radiography & Preventive Care
- Coronal polishing, dental sealants, instruments, hand pieces & accessories
- Restoratives Materials & Restorative procedures
- Impression materials & Laboratory procedures
- Prosthodontics & Periodontics procedures
- Endodontics & Maxillofacial surgery
- Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontic
- Business operation system. Record Keeping. Computer Applications
References
Available Upon Request
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Kendall Dental Care
03.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dental Dreams LLC
10.2021 - 02.2022
Dental Assistant
dental smile llc
03.2020 - 04.2020
Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions
Alejandro Canosa DDS, PA
01.2020
Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions Clinical Rotation
Agustin Gonzalez, DDS
01.2018 - 02.2018
Machine Operator Team Leader
The Kraft Heinz Company
04.2016 - 01.2018
Food Processor
Pearson Food Co.
05.2015 - 09.2015
Dental Assistant
Hermanos Ameijierias Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2014
The Praxis Institute
Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions
Facultad Calixto Garcia
Dental Assistant
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