Experienced dental assistant with a strong focus on oral surgery assistance, emergency response preparedness, and infection control proficiency. Proven ability to enhance patient care and streamline clinical workflows.
Work History
Dental Assistant/Financial Coordinator
10 Months
Orofacial & Dental Implant Surgery | 10.2025 - Current
Cross-trained in both clinical dental assisting and front office administration, providing flexibility across all areas of the practice.
Assisting the clinical team during surgical and dental procedures when necessary
Managing front office responsibilities including patient scheduling, insurance verification, treatment coordination, patient check-in/check out, and phone communication
Maintaining accurate patient records and supporting daily clinical and administrative duties as needed
Coordinated scheduling for surgical procedures and follow-up appointments.
Collaborated with dental staff to streamline operational workflows and enhance efficiency.
Lead Surgical Assistant
7 Years 2 Months
Central Florida Institute of Oral Surgery | 06.2018 - 08.2025
Supervised surgical team activities to ensure optimal workflow and patient care standards.
Trained and mentored junior surgical assistants in best practices and procedural protocols.
Streamlined instrument sterilization processes, enhancing efficiency and compliance with safety regulations.
Collaborated with surgeons to prepare for diverse oral surgical procedures, ensuring all necessary tools were ready.
Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards in patient safety during surgeries.
Intaking patient information, taking vitals, charting patient exams, discussing treatment plans, and taking x-rays (i.e. Panoramic, Cephalometric, and CT Scans)
Assisting oral surgeon with extractions, socket preservations, expose and bonds, frenectomy and biopsies.
Maintained accurate anesthesia logs and documented patient vital signs and monitoring throughout IV sedation and dental procedures
Ordering supplies, coordinating dental equipment repairs and following up with services
Cross-trained in front office administrative duties to collaborate with the front office team to improve patient flow, minimize wait times, and ensure a smooth and efficient patient experience.
Surgical Dental Assistant
9 Years 4 Months
Orlando Oral & Facial Surgery | 02.2009 - 06.2018
Assisted in preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments for oral and facial procedures (i.e. extractions, socket preservations, sinus lifts, implants, all-on-fours, expose and bond, orthognathic procedures, TMJ, frenectomy and maxillofacial fractures).
Managed patient records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Supported surgeons during procedures by providing necessary tools and materials promptly.
Educated patients on post-operative care, enhancing their recovery experience.
Aided in precise diagnosis by efficiently performing diagnostic imaging tasks such as x-rays and impressions.