Jashira Huertas
New Britain,CT
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Parrish Children's Dentistry
12.2020 - 07.2023
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Assisted dentist by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for restorative procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Prepared insurance claim forms or related documents and reviewed for completeness.
- Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
- Resubmitted claims after editing or denial to achieve financial targets and reduce outstanding debt.
- Obtained data such as patient, insurance ID, insurance provider and medical codes to properly file insurance claims.
Operations Manager
Party City
04.2017 - 10.2020
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Identified and resolved conflicts with customers
Key Sales Associate
Subway
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Food preparation and customer service skills
Education
EFDA Certification - Dental Assisting
Meridian College
Sarasota, FL11.2020
High School Diploma -
Crosby High School
Waterbury, CT06.2016
Skills
- Taking X-Rays
- Restorative Procedures
- Postoperative Education
- Oral Surgery
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Sealant Application
- Insurance Billing/Coordination
- Chair Side Assistance
- Impression Taking
- Prophylaxis
- Open Dental Proficiency
- Claims Preparation/Denial
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Parrish Children's Dentistry
12.2020 - 07.2023
Operations Manager
Party City
04.2017 - 10.2020
Key Sales Associate
Subway
10.2016 - 04.2017
EFDA Certification - Dental Assisting
Meridian College
High School Diploma -
Crosby High School