JORGE LOPEZ
Orlando,FL
Summary
To work towards achieving the company's vision and mission while personally exceling in personal growth and establishing long term goals within the organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Diaz Orthodontics
Orlando , FL
2022.11 - Current
- Greeted patients upon arrival in a friendly manner and ensured comfort throughout their visit.
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Prepared and polished patients' teeth before having braces installed.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use orthodontic appliances such as headgear or elastics.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Monitored progress of each case by tracking changes in tooth movement over time.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment after each use in accordance with safety protocols.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Maintained inventory of all materials used within the clinic setting.
- Provided chairside assistance by handing Orthodontists instruments during surgeries and procedures.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Performed minor orthodontic procedures such as suture removal and rubber dam placement.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times according to HIPAA regulations.
OPERATIONS LEAD
FORCE STAFFING
Orlando , FL
2020.05 - 2021.06
- Lead a full range of operational duties in support for customers nationwide
- Serve as the primary point of contact for national customers and internal operations staff
- Provide operational guidance for new and ongoing customers, ensuring any operation issues are identified to protect the personnel and customer facilities
- Prioritize onboarding implementations and report critical issues to ensure attention and focus of the executive team is carried out according to targeted timeline
- Assist in identifying and carryout plan of action ensuring the workforce is producing according to customer needs, maintain minimum turnover while filling customer orders
- Preparing operational reports, payroll cost reports, providing timeline of completed projects, budgets for dollars spent, safety reporting, fill ratios, turnover and planning of upcoming projects
- Assist other departments with issues in their respective areas concerning routine and new operations.
ORTHODONTICS ASSISTANT
GARCIA FAMILY ORTHODONTICS
Orlando , FL
- 2019.10
- Receive patient and communicate during consultations
- Process digital x-rays and record patient demographics
- Preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials
- Perform procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act
- Assemble instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist's access
- Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level
- Take dental impressions, place new and change of dental brackets
- Multitask of additional office duties
- Present treatment plan and educate patient on care and maintenance.
ORTHODONTICS ASSISTANT
SAKOWITZ ORTHODONTICS
Orlando , FL
- 2019.07
- Receive patient and communicate during consultations
- Process digital x-rays and record patient demographics
- Preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials
- Perform procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act
- Assemble instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist's access
- Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level
- Take dental impressions, place new and change of dental brackets
- Multitask of additional office duties.
DENTAL & ORTHODONTICS ASSISTANT
GRENNBURG DENTAL
Orlando , FL
2014.01 - 2015.01
- Receive and prepare patients for treatment
- Process digital x-rays and record patient demographics
- Take dental impressions, place new and change of dental brackets
- Sterilize instruments
- Present treatment plan and educate patient on care and maintenance
- Multitask of additional office duties.
Education
Career Diploma - Sterile Processing Technology
Ashworthcollege.edu
2022-10
Skills
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Infection control, creating safe environment
- Service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills
- Written and verbal communication and comprehension skills
- Independent, proactive, leader who works well within a team
- Great organization skills
- Time management skills
- PC skills
- Multitasker
- Fluent Spanish and English
Education Certifications
- ANTHEM COLLEGE, Dental Assistant, 2012, 2013, Orlando, FL
- ANTHEM COLLEGE, Dental Radiography, 2013, 2013, Orlando, FL
- ANTHEM COLLEGE, Dental Expanded Functions, 2013, 2013, Orlando, FL
- ANTHEM COLLEGE, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), 2012, 2012, Orlando, FL
- ANTHEM COLLEGE, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPA), 2012, 2012, Orlando, FL
- ASEPTIC TECHNICIAN SOLUTIONS, CRCST (Certified Central Service Technician) prep/training course (current), Philadelphia, PA
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Diaz Orthodontics
2022.11 - Current
OPERATIONS LEAD
FORCE STAFFING
2020.05 - 2021.06
DENTAL & ORTHODONTICS ASSISTANT
GRENNBURG DENTAL
2014.01 - 2015.01
ORTHODONTICS ASSISTANT
GARCIA FAMILY ORTHODONTICS
- 2019.10
ORTHODONTICS ASSISTANT
SAKOWITZ ORTHODONTICS
- 2019.07
Career Diploma - Sterile Processing Technology
Ashworthcollege.edu
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