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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Cooking with my daughter, Trying new foods, and Travel
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Idalin James

Houston,Texas

Summary

I've always enjoyed helping others and interacting with people. I work well in a very fast paced environment. A great listener with empathy and great problem solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Pearland Community Health Center
04.2024 - Current
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
  • Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Used [Software] to document and maintain patient information and health background.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Recognized for consistently providing a high level of patient care, contributing to increased patient retention and referral rates.
  • Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.

Contractor

The Dental Cloud
01.2020 - Current

Received assignments through the dental cloud. Provided excellent skills and comforting chairside manner.

  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.

Dental Assistant

Endodontic Associates
12.2014 - 01.2020
  • 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.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for several procedures daily.

Registered Dental Assistant

Roman Dental
10.2005 - 12.2014
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • 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 positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.

Education

No Degree - All Lines Adjuster

The Adjuster School
Houston, TX
03.2024

High School Diploma -

Bellaire High School
Bellaire, TX
08.2002

Skills

  • Multitasking Competence
  • Time Management Capabilities
  • Electronic Charting
  • Oral hygiene education
  • Dental Materials Knowledge
  • Team Collaboration
  • Detail-oriented mindset
  • Patient care excellence

Cooking with my daughter, Trying new foods, and Travel

My eight year old is a ball of energy and fun. Its always amazing to watch her and to hear her point of view on things. Never a dull moment.

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Pearland Community Health Center
04.2024 - Current

Contractor

The Dental Cloud
01.2020 - Current

Dental Assistant

Endodontic Associates
12.2014 - 01.2020

Registered Dental Assistant

Roman Dental
10.2005 - 12.2014

No Degree - All Lines Adjuster

The Adjuster School

High School Diploma -

Bellaire High School
Idalin James