Gretel Vazquez
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Family Health Centers of SW Florida, excelling in dental radiography and fostering team collaboration. Mastered equipment sterilization and digital X-ray proficiency, significantly enhancing dentist efficiency and patient care. Known for maintaining stringent health standards and improving operational workflows in a fast-paced environment.
Professional dental care provider with strong background in clinical support and patient care. Known for excellent communication, patient management, and technical assistance during procedures. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments. Skilled in sterilization techniques, radiography, and maintaining infection control standards.
Experienced professional with background in dental practice management. Offers expertise in sterilization procedures, infection control and oral health care.
Developed skills in clinical dental environment, including patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Demonstrated ability to maintain high level of organization and attention to detail, ensuring smooth operations and patient satisfaction. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these skills to contribute effectively in dynamic setting.
Talented Dental Assistant with 14 1/2 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Family Health Centers of SW Florida
Cape Coral, FL
06.2010 - Current
- Manager Back up
- Supplies ordering every week.
- Maintained and confirmed appointments to ensure provider productivity.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- 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.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for extensive procedures procedures daily.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for many different procedures daily.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for many procedures daily.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 100+ procedures daily.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Springs High School
Miami, FL06-2003
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Planmeca Digital impression
- Very fast pace enviroment
Certification
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) - FL, Dental Board.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Family Health Centers of SW Florida
06.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Miami Springs High School