Lizbeth Perez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate professional with background in dental assisting, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care coordination, dental procedure preparation. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring positive patient experiences and smooth clinic operations. Possesses experience in data entry and money handling. Capable of quickly memorizing product details and fostering strong customer relationships. Highly-motivated and ready to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Sonrisa family Dental
Chicago, USA
06.2023 - Current
- Highly motivated and compassionate Dental assistant with 2 years of experience.Committed to enhancing patient care and health education standards.
- Acquired comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures and materials while providing chairside assistance
- Worked alongside Pediatric specialist and provided assistance in children's dental procedures insuring patients comfort through empathetic communication to 2-14 years of age
- Assisted in procedures and general check ups for special needs children
- Developed strong patient communication skills in a bilingual clinic while proving excellent customer service to patients
- Trained other assistants in procedures teaching them the step-by-step of set ups and how to efficiently assist the doctor
- Prepared treatment rooms for treatments ensuring all instruments and materials were properly sterilized and organized for each patient
- Certified in prophylaxis and sealants
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, post-treatment care, and preventative measures to promote optimal dental health
- Captured X-rays, positioning patients for accurate imaging and maintaining a high level of radiation safety that aided dentists in identifying cavities, decay, and long term dental issues
- Maintained a sterile environment by cleaning dental equipment, promoting patient safety and comfort
- Worked alongside the dentist in various procedures, including fillings, extractions, crowns, root canals, and alveoplasty, providing instruments and suctioning for both routine and specialty procedures, always working proactively to anticipate needs.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
Front End Lead Supervisor
Ross Dress For Less
Chicago, USA
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Served as a successful leader, front end supervisor
- Provided assistance to the store manager to ensure the front end ran smoothly and customers were satisfied with their shopping experience in a high traffic store
- Oversaw 15+ cashiers and authorized/corrected their work
- Learned the in and outs of fixing a register, the pin pad, the computer, security removers
- Dealt with customers queries and complaints, working with customers and associates to provide good customer service
- Prepared promotional materials and displays
- Keep the front of the store organized, clean and attractive to customers
- Completed store openings multiple times a week
- Trained multiple cashiers developing them into productive team members
- Taught junior employees proactive strategies to meet operational and sales goals.
- Supported long-term business strategies, generating guest relations feedback for process improvements.
Teachers Aide
Boys & Girls Club Of America
Chicago, USA
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Partnered with teachers to make lessons for 40+ students
- Assisted with multiple extracurricular classes such as Art, Dance, Computer class, Sports and gardening
- Worked one on one with students to guide them in any questions and help solve problems creating independence
- Accompanied students to class trips and offsite events
- Provided supervision during outdoor activities
- Prepared classroom materials as instructed by teachers
- Assisted teachers with classroom record keeping and organization
Assistant to the Program Director
Afterschool Matters
Chicago, USA
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Assisted program direct with multiple programs organized after school.
- Took attendance and organized files needed for field trips and filed important information of the students such as IDs, birth certificates.
- Ordered and supplied materials for upcoming projects.
- Coordinated field trips across various programs.
- Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant -
Apple Dental Care
11.2023
Highschool Diploma -
Multicultural Academy of Arts
Chicago, IL07.2020
Skills
- Excellent communication (written and verbal)
- Solid time management
- Skilled collaborator
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
- Ability to lead
- Great interpersonal skills
- Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
- Quick learner
- Problem solving
- Complex Problem-solving
- Dentrix proficiency
- Pediatric dental care
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Awards
Seal of Biliteracy
Languages
- Fluent English
- Fluent Spanish
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Sonrisa family Dental
06.2023 - Current
Front End Lead Supervisor
Ross Dress For Less
06.2020 - 06.2023
Teachers Aide
Boys & Girls Club Of America
06.2019 - 03.2020
Assistant to the Program Director
Afterschool Matters
01.2019 - 06.2019
Certified Dental Assistant -
Apple Dental Care
Highschool Diploma -
Multicultural Academy of Arts
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