GLORIA CHAVEZ
Los Angeles,CA
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
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Herman Ostrow School Of Dentistry Of USC
Los Angeles, CA
08.2014 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for Pediatric Dentistry.
- Assist dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Record patients health histories, document current symptoms and pull up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Digital X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Greet visitors and patients to determine needs, check appointments and direct accordingly.
- Schedule, reschedule and cancel appointments for dental patients.
- Help patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Receive, record and address incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
- Obtain payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Dental Assistant
West Coast Dental
Los Angeles, CA
07.2004 - 09.2014
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Digital X-Rays
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Westwood College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2014
Skills
- Active Listening
- Detail-Oriented
- Personable Communication
- Advising and Educating Patients
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Herman Ostrow School Of Dentistry Of USC
08.2014 - Current
Dental Assistant
West Coast Dental
07.2004 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Westwood College - Los Angeles
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