Karina Cortez
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Skilled Lead Ortho Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Smile Brands, enhancing patient satisfaction and maintaining stringent health practices. Excelled in dental radiography and fostered team collaboration, significantly improving treatment outcomes. Specialized in sterilization techniques and patient relations, ensuring optimal care and efficiency in high-volume settings.
Professional dental care provider with strong background in clinical support and patient care. Known for excellent communication, patient management, and technical assistance during procedures. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments. Skilled in sterilization techniques, radiography, and maintaining infection control standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Ortho Dental Assistant
Smile Brands
01.2018 - 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.
- ortho supplies ordering making sure we had all supplies need it .
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Ortho Dental Lead Assistant
Smile Brands
03.2010 - 11.2018
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
- Coordinated weekly meetings for internal and external groups.
- Ortho chairside duties.
Education
GED -
LA Valley College
Mission Hills, CA06-2002
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Dental material handling
- Sanitation protocols
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Lead Ortho Dental Assistant
Smile Brands
01.2018 - Current
Ortho Dental Lead Assistant
Smile Brands
03.2010 - 11.2018
GED -
LA Valley College
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