Motivated Dental Assistant seeking to build on my knowledge and work experience in a dental atmosphere so that I may continue to grow professionally and provide optimal patient care. Skills &/or Qualifications
Front Desk (OMS software/Open Dental/Mogo)
Insurance Billing/Claims/Verifications
Patient Estimates
HIPAA and OSHA compliance
CPR Certified
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Mysa Dental
04.2023 - Current
Full time: 36-40 hours/ traveled to other offices
Supervisor/District Manager: Fabian Flores (not related) Personal Cell #:(3610389-9557.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Dental Assistant
Campos Family Dental
10.2022 - 03.2023
Full time: 35-40 hours/ traveled to other office locations
Supervisor/Manager: Stephanie (last name unknown, Personal cell #(210)931-7877.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Dental Assistant /Front Office Staff
Dezavala Family Dental
05.2021 - 10.2022
Full time:35-40 hours/ worked both front and back as needed
Supervisor/Owners Info: Dr. Andia Nadimi, D.D.S. Personal Cell #(571)275-3965, Work#:(210)696-7885.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Dental Assistant
DeZavala Family Dental
10.2019 - 11.2020
Part time: Fridays/Saturdays working 10-15 hours while working a full time job with SAOMSA (oral sx specialty Monday -Mid Friday.
Supervisor/Owners Info: Dr. Andia Nadimi, D.D.S. Personal Cell #(571)275-3965, Work#:(210)696-7885.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Dental Assistant /Front Office Staff
San Antonio Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Associates
06.2013 - 07.2017
Full time: 35-40+ hours/ traveled to all 3 locations, but this is the main location always opened.
Supervisor/Team Leader: Jennifer Torres, personal cell #:(210)396-8226, work#:(210)696-7500.
Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
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.
Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
Education
Requirements 4/6 to apply for 15 month Accelerated BSN program -