LAUREN HERRERA
Austin
Summary
I have 10 years experience as a dental assistant in a busy dental clinic. I provide efficient service and able to handle all necessary assisting duties. My goal is to guarantee each patient a great experience every visit ensuring patient loyalty.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Floor Supervisor /Registered Dental Assistant
Brident Dental & Orthodontics
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted team members in daily operations by ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Supported management in maintaining inventory levels and organizing storage areas.
- Learned operational procedures for efficient workflow and task execution.
- Observed and reported equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs promptly.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities while maintaining focus on operational excellence.
Front Desk Receptionist /Registered Dental Assistant
House Of Smiles
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed front desk operations; check-in and check-out processes for guests.
- Coordinated communication between departments to improve guest service experience.
- Appointment scheduling using Dentrix
- Verifying insurances and explaining treatment plans to patients
- Assisted dentist in treatments and all other assistant duties when busy or low staffed
Dental Assistant
Super Smiles
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient follow-ups efficiently.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and equipment compliance.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and best practices for patient interaction.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant -
Everest Institute
Austin, TX07-2013
High School Diploma -
Gonzalo Garza High School
Austin, TX05-2010
Skills
- Policy enforcement
- Time management capabilities
- Oral hygiene education
- Electronic charting
- Patient care excellence
- Team collaboration
- Dental impressions
- Sterilization
- Appointment scheduling
- Dental material handling
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- First aid training
- Inventory management
- Problem Solving
- Pediatric dental care
- Dental records management
- Laboratory case management
- Regulatory compliance
- Chairside assistance
- Dental procedure preparation
- Instrument preparation
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Taking X-rays
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Treatment room preparation
Timeline
Floor Supervisor /Registered Dental Assistant
Brident Dental & Orthodontics
08.2020 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist /Registered Dental Assistant
House Of Smiles
09.2018 - 09.2019
Dental Assistant
Super Smiles
08.2013 - 06.2017
Registered Dental Assistant -
Everest Institute
High School Diploma -
Gonzalo Garza High School
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