Joeana Mejia
Dental Assitant
McAllen,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Freels orthodontics
McAllen, TX
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Prepared and arranged needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures.
- Handed necessary tools and equipment to the dentist and provided assistance during treatment.
- Recorded findings, changed barriers, or sterilized equipment.
- Taking care of the Patient to get ready for ortho treatment.
- Cleaned and sanitized instruments, making dental impressions along with taking orthodontic records, placing wires and bracket ties, instructing patients on after-care and making sure oral care is maintained, minor housekeeping, assisting office staff with patient records.
Dental Assistant
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics
Rio Grande City, TX
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Coordinated and managed patient care with efficiency and professionalism by scheduling appointments, educating patients.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Driver
Papa Johns pizza
McAllen, TX
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
- Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
- Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
- Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
- Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers.
- Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
- Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
Orthodontic Assistant
RGV Orthodontics by Gracie Sturdivant
McAllen, TX
11.2014 - 04.2018
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
- Record treatment information in patient records.
- Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
- Clean teeth, using dental instruments.
- Clean and polish removable appliances.
- Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
- Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, or bands.
- Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth Assist orthodontist with placement of brackets Change wires and ties Fit bands for appliances Take panoramic and ceph rays Take intraoral and extraoral photos.
Education
Certificate American academy of CPR & First Aid -
06.2021 - 06.2023
Certificate in Dental Assisting - Dental Assiting
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - McAllen
01.2011 - 05.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Grulla High School
Skills
Positive attitude
Patience
Team player
Certification
Customer service (7 years)
Timeline
Certificate American academy of CPR & First Aid -
06.2021 - 06.2023
Orthodontic Assistant
Freels orthodontics
09.2020 - 12.2021
Dental Assistant
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics
12.2019 - 07.2020
Driver
Papa Johns pizza
01.2018 - 06.2018
Orthodontic Assistant
RGV Orthodontics by Gracie Sturdivant
11.2014 - 04.2018
Certificate in Dental Assisting - Dental Assiting
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - McAllen
01.2011 - 05.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Grulla High School