Karen Ortiz
El Paso,TX
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Texas Kids Dental Care
Dental Assisting
El Paso, TX
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided general dental care to patients in the clinic.
- Assisted dentists with patient examinations, cleanings and x-rays.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices and techniques.
- Organized patient charts and files in accordance with office protocols.
- Explained treatments, continued care and important lifestyle choices to enhance patients' dental health.
Dental Assistant
Bel Air High School Health Professions Magnet
El Paso, TX
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bel Air High School
06.2022
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Dental Staff Assistance
- Team Collaboration
- Taking X-Rays
- Prepare Instruments
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Sterilization Techniques
- Active Listening
- Emergency Dental Care
- Radiography Safety
- Sanitation Protocols
- Radiation Protection
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Coordination
- Customer Service
Languages
Spanish, Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Texas Kids Dental Care
Dental Assisting
03.2022 - 12.2023
Dental Assistant
Bel Air High School Health Professions Magnet
09.2020 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Bel Air High School