Maria Baez
Allston,MA
Summary
I have experience communicating with the people I serve in any area of work. Through my work experience, I've learned to work under pressure for the efficiency and speed that each area requires.
Throughout my work experience, I have always had the opportunity to work with people of all ages, adapting to their needs to provide them with better service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Longwood Dental Group
Brookline, MA
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted dental professionals in performing various procedures and treatments efficiently.
- Maintained patient records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with privacy regulations.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies effectively.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and postoperative care instructions
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Dental Assistant
Brookline Dental Specialists
Brookline, MA
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies effectively.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and postoperative care.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying apron.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Dental Assistant
Charles River Community Health
Brighton, MA
09.2016 - 07.2020
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring instruments and materials were prepared and organized.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, improving compliance with care instructions.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean work environment.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnosis.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Waitress
Hotel Riu Bachata
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
02.2009 - 01.2010
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction through attentive and personalized dining experiences.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to synchronize food preparation and timely delivery of orders.
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously, demonstrating ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff, sharing best practices for efficient service and customer engagement.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, contributing to a welcoming environment for guests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eugenio Maria De Hostos
Padre Las Casas, Azua, Republica Dominicana. Skills
I have experience working in customer service, always striving to provide excellent service I adapt easily to different work areas I always try to give my best in every job opportunity
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Longwood Dental Group
09.2021 - 07.2022
Dental Assistant
Brookline Dental Specialists
11.2020 - 10.2021
Dental Assistant
Charles River Community Health
09.2016 - 07.2020
Waitress
Hotel Riu Bachata
02.2009 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Eugenio Maria De Hostos