Lazara Diaz
Expanded Dental Assistant
Cape Coral
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 8 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
07.2016 - Current
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- 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.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
Cashier
Target
12.2015 - Current
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
Education
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Heritage Institute
Fort Myers, FL 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Mariner High School
Cape Coral, FL 05.2001 -
Skills
Patient Relations
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
07.2016 - Current
Cashier
Target
12.2015 - Current
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Heritage Institute
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Mariner High School
05.2001 -