Graciela Jimenez
Pacoima,CA
Summary
Accomplished Lead Registered Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Bright Now! Dental, enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining inventory management to reduce costs. Expert in dental radiography and sterilization techniques, coupled with exceptional team collaboration skills. Achieved significant improvements in treatment outcomes and patient care efficiency.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Bright Now! Dental
01.2004 - Current
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry, and other chair site duties. Develop strong rapport with patients, easing anxieties through clear communication about their treatments. Handle emergencies situations, calmly and efficiently, contributing To positive outcome under pressure.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Pedro H. Rodriguez
07.1993 - 01.2000
Administered and develop x-rays, prepared and sterilized instruments for dentist. Record, charting, front office duties, such as filing, scheduling appointments and verifying medical eligibility.
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Martin G. Reyes DDS
01.2001 - 11.2003
Responsible for back and front office duties, such as filing, scheduling appointments and assisting dentist with all faces of dental work. Responsible for maintaining clean, sterilized tools, and work area. Back office management duties, inventory of supplies, place and receiving orders, as well as reviewing invoices for accuracy and processing.
Education
High School -
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Hights CARDA Certificate - Dental Assistant
East Los Angeles Occupational Center
2100 Marengo St06.1993
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Dental Radiographs
- Infection control protocols
- Restorative procedures
- Dental impressions
- Treatment room setup
- Patient Education
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Multitasking
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Reliability
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Task Prioritization
- Scan itero
Certification
- Infection Control Certification (ICE) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - State Dental Board.
- SealantFluoride Varnish Application Certificate-Various State Boards or Associations.
- Coronal Polishing Certificate - State Department of Health or State Dental Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Radiation Health and Safety Certification (RHS) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- CPR/AED
Languages
Spanish/English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Bright Now! Dental
01.2004 - Current
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Martin G. Reyes DDS
01.2001 - 11.2003
Dental Assistant
Dr. Pedro H. Rodriguez
07.1993 - 01.2000
High School -
Abraham Lincoln
RDA Certificate - Dental Assistant
East Los Angeles Occupational Center
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