Juana Cardona Rodriguez
Cedar Creek
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 7+ years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Green Apple Pediatric Dentistry
12.2016 - Current
- 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Cashier
P.Terrys
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
Education
Dental Assistant Program -
Austin Dental Assistance
Austin Tx12.2016
High School Diploma -
Del Valle High School
Del Valle, TX06.2016
Skills
- Dental Radiography
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team Collaboration
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Patient Relations
- Patient Services
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Texas Dental Board.
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification - Texas Dental Board.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Coronal Polishing Certificate
- Sealant Application Certificate
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Green Apple Pediatric Dentistry
12.2016 - Current
Cashier
P.Terrys
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Texas Dental Board.
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification - Texas Dental Board.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Coronal Polishing Certificate
- Sealant Application Certificate
Dental Assistant Program -
Austin Dental Assistance
High School Diploma -
Del Valle High School
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