Joselyn Mero Arreaga
Homestead,FL
Summary
Skilled and compassionate Surgical Dental Assistant known for high productivity and efficiency with solid experience in providing critical support to oral surgeons and Dentist. Possess specialized skills in patient care management, sterilization techniques, and dental surgery assistance. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless support during procedures to optimize surgery workflow efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Surgical Dental Assistant
Love Your Jaws Surgery Center
South Miami, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted the surgeon in preparing and providing surgical dental treatments, such as extractions, implants, and oral-related surgery.
- Prepared patient for surgery by taking medical history, recording vital signs, and administering local anesthetic.
- Set up instruments and equipment for surgical procedures according to established protocols.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding care of oral tissues and wound healing.
- Maintained sterilization techniques to ensure a safe environment for both staff and patients.
- Assisted with intraoral photography during examinations or surgeries.
- Monitored vital signs during treatment to ensure patient safety.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies needed for surgery.
- Installed, tested, and maintained robotic systems (YOMI) to ensure optimal performance.
- Compounded medications prescribed by the dentist for use during dental procedures.
- Administered oral sedation to help relieve anxiety during treatment.
Surgical Dental Assistant
Oral & Facial Surgery of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted the surgeon with completing procedures.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Greeted patients warmly upon arrival at office and provided them with comfort items like blankets or pillows.
- Ensured that all instruments were properly cleaned before sterilization process was initiated.
- Maintained accurate records of patient histories, treatments performed, medications administered.
- Administered nitrous oxide sedation to help relieve anxiety during treatment.
- Monitored vital signs during treatment to ensure patient safety.
- Passed instruments to the surgeon, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids, and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Provided support services such as scheduling appointments or answering telephone inquiries from patients.
Dental Assistant
MGM Dental
Miami, FL
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Ordered supplies for the office as needed.
Youth Care Worker - Health Department
Comprehensive Health Services Inc.
Homestead, FL
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, progress notes, and incident reports.
- Provided oral health instruction to parents, teachers, and school personnel on the importance of proper dental hygiene.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals from other disciplines to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients about the importance of preventive care, including brushing and flossing techniques.
- Transported youth to appointments or recreational activities as needed.
- Assisted with the scheduling of appointments, tests and procedures for patients.
- Greeted patients upon arrival, collected necessary paperwork and updated medical records.
- Developed and implemented oral health education programs for children of all ages.
- Encouraged completion of daily chores and personal hygiene practices.
- Oversaw daily routines of youth in placement and delivered services related to basic human needs.
- Reported incidents that negatively affected child safety.
Dentist
Anderson Dental Care
Guayaquil, Ecuador
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Performed patient examinations, charted dental history and developed treatment plans.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Provided emergency care for toothaches or broken teeth.
- Took x-rays to identify areas of decay or other abnormalities in the mouth.
- Conducted root canals, extractions, fillings, crowns and other restorative procedures.
- Utilized specialized tools such as drills, forceps and mirrors to perform procedures in a precise manner.
- Prescribed medications and antibiotics to treat infections or pain relief associated with dental work.
- Kept up-to-date on advances in dentistry by attending seminars and conferences.
- Ensured all safety protocols were met when performing any type of procedure.
- Took impressions for dental appliances and sent prosthesis to outside dental labs.
Dentist
Public Health Facility
Guayaquil, Ecuador
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided emergency care for toothaches or broken teeth.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Performed patient examinations, charted dental history and developed treatment plans.
- Conducted root canals, extractions, fillings, and other restorative procedures.
- Utilized specialized tools such as drills, forceps and mirrors to perform procedures in a precise manner.
- Prescribed medications and antibiotics to treat infections or pain relief associated with dental work.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor progress of treatments or surgeries performed.
- Managed dental emergencies, providing immediate treatment and relief to patients in pain or distress.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Managed inventory levels for supplies used during procedures or office operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry
Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil
Guayaquil - Ecuador05-2017
High School Diploma -
Colegio Catolico Matilde Amador Santistevan
Guayaquil - Ecuador01-2011
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Emergency management
- Appointment scheduling
- Sterilization techniques
- Surgical room setup
- Patient care
- Patient recovery support
- Dental impressions
Certification
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification
- CPR Certification
- Dental Photography
- HIPAA Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
- Hazard Communications Certification
- Infection Control Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Surgical Dental Assistant
Love Your Jaws Surgery Center
09.2023 - Current
Surgical Dental Assistant
Oral & Facial Surgery of Miami
06.2021 - 08.2023
Dental Assistant
MGM Dental
12.2019 - 04.2020
Youth Care Worker - Health Department
Comprehensive Health Services Inc.
12.2018 - 10.2019
Dentist
Anderson Dental Care
08.2018 - 11.2018
Dentist
Public Health Facility
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification
- CPR Certification
- Dental Photography
- HIPAA Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
- Hazard Communications Certification
- Infection Control Certification
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry
Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil
High School Diploma -
Colegio Catolico Matilde Amador Santistevan
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