Laura Hernandez
Pico Rivera,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Great at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Periodontal Health Group
Montebello, CA
01.2012 - Current
- Maintain inventory of supplies used during treatments.
- Take intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
- Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
- Sterilize instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
- Provide instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Collect payments from patients at time of service or following completion of treatment plan via cash or credit card transactions.
- Review medical histories with each patient before beginning a new course of treatment.
- Schedule cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.
- Assist other staff members with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and answering phones.
Ofiice Cleaning
Enriched Learning Services
Los Angeles
06.2010 - Current
- Restock cleaning supplies when necessary.
- Sanitize all restroom fixtures including sinks, toilets, urinals, mirrors, walls and floors.
- Perform general cleaning duties including dusting furniture, wiping down counters, desks, tables, sweeping, vacuuming floors.
- Remove trash bags, broke down boxes and placed recyclable materials in designated disposal areas.
Dental Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant
Dr David Family Dentistry
Montebello , Ca
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Swept and mopped floors, dusted furniture, and vacuumed carpets.
- Sanitized telephones, computers and other office equipment.
Education
Dental Assistant -
Bryman College
El Monte, CA11-2001
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Time management abilities
- Professional Demeanor
- Attention to Detail
- Self Motivation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Periodontal Health Group
01.2012 - Current
Ofiice Cleaning
Enriched Learning Services
06.2010 - Current
Dental Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant
Dr David Family Dentistry
01.2002 - 01.2012
Dental Assistant -
Bryman College
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