Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Employee of the month
Languages
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Grace Gonzales

Rocky Ford,CO

Summary

Dynamic Dental Assistant with proven expertise at Corecivic Inc., excelling in digital X-ray proficiency and patient education. Enhanced workflow efficiency through effective appointment scheduling and meticulous treatment room setup. Committed to maintaining a sterile environment, ensuring patient safety, and fostering improved health outcomes through professionalism and strong communication skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Corecivic Inc.
09.1999 - Current
  • Assisted in patient management, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
  • Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing dental supplies.
  • Supported dentists with chairside procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, fostering improved health outcomes.
  • Coordinated appointments and maintained accurate patient records using electronic systems.
  • Led quality assurance initiatives to ensure compliance with safety and health standards.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
  • Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.

Education

No Degree -

Otero Junior College
La Junta, CO

High School Diploma -

RockyFord High School
Rocky Ford, CO
05-1969

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental radiography
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • Sterilization techniques
  • X-ray processing
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Professionalism and etiquette

Employee of the month

Have received multiple awards for employee of the month. 

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Corecivic Inc.
09.1999 - Current

No Degree -

Otero Junior College

High School Diploma -

RockyFord High School
Grace Gonzales