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.
6564 Hwy. 96 Olney Springs, Colorado 81062
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, COHigh School Diploma -
RockyFord High School
Rocky Ford, CO05-1969
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