Lia Aparicio
Rockville,MD
Summary
Friendly Dental Assistant 2 years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cleaning Services
Liita Cleaning Services
Rockville, MD
06.2014 - Current
- Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
- Cleaned and disinfected bathrooms, including showers, bathtubs, toilets, sinks, counters, floors and mirrors.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
- Inspected finished work for quality assurance purposes.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous materials or chemicals.
- Sanitized countertops using appropriate cleaning supplies.
- Provided clients with advice on proper maintenance of their homes.
Dental Assistant
Central Dental Manga
Cusco, Peru
08.2005 - 01.2007
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clorinda Matto
Cusco, Peru12-1998
English
Montgomery College
Rockville, MDSkills
- Listening Skills
- Handling Customer Complaints
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking and Organization
- Procedure Support
- Patient Services
- Instrument Preparation
- Patient Education
- Taking X-Rays
- Patient Schedule Management
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Cleaning Services
Liita Cleaning Services
06.2014 - Current
Dental Assistant
Central Dental Manga
08.2005 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Clorinda Matto
English
Montgomery College