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Maria (Jessica) Saucedo-Rodriguez

Wichita,KS

Summary

Multi-talented dental assistant with several years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant/Clinical Team Leader

Great Plains Dental
Wichita, KS
07.2020 - Current
  • Received my supragingival scaling certificate in 2023
  • Assisted doctor with Root Canals , Permanent Crowns, Oral Surgery , and General Anesthesia
  • I have alot of experience in pediatric dentistry/ just started seen Adult patients 6 months ago .
  • Took down patients' medical histories, documented current symptoms, and retrieved records from previous visits for dentists to review
  • Taught patients about dental hygiene, pre-operative instructions, and post-operative care
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prepare for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices
  • Assisted dentists by handing them the proper instruments during procedures
  • Set up dental instruments, materials, and equipment in the operating room
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for the dentist's review
  • Created bitewing, panoramic, and periapical radiological images to help the dentist identify cavities, decay, and problem areas that needed to be addressed
  • Greeted and prepared patients for dental exams
  • Used numbing gel to apply desensitizing agents and prepare patients for anesthetic injections
  • Have the ability to make impressions
  • Assisted with administrative tasks as needed
  • Assisted at the chairside during dental procedures
  • Explained treatment procedures and gave patients instructions on how to care for themselves at home/Post-up instructions
  • Monitored supplies as needed.

FOH Manager

Meddys
Wichita, KS
09.2018 - 07.2020
  • Informed employees about menu changes and procedures
  • Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction
  • Was successful in resolving difficult customer complaints
  • Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced environments
  • Accurately completed end-of-day financial tasks in cash and card transactions on a daily basis
  • Was in charge of hiring, training, and managing all front of the house staff as well as employee development, disciplinary action, and performance reviews
  • Was in charge of scheduling weekly
  • Manage front of the house inventory and ordering as needed

Apartment Manager

Eucalyptus Real Estate
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2015 - 09.2018
  • Introduced and monitored effective lease renewal programs to maintain high occupancy rates
  • Double-checked that all tenant complaints were handled efficiently and effectively
  • Managed property budgets, reviewed invoices, and kept track of costs
  • Was in charge of disciplinary procedures, performance evaluations, and terminations
  • Communicated with key on-site and off-site tenant contacts on a regular basis to ensure tenant satisfaction with the building and services
  • Performed move-in and move-out inspections to determine damages and market readiness charges
  • Ensured that rent collections were received on time and that they were reconciled in accordance with landlord and resident statutes
  • Communicated with key on- and off-site tenant contacts on a regular basis to ensure that they were happy with the facility and services
  • Set up appointments for showings of marketed properties
  • Provided tenants with emergency 24-hour on-call service for building issues
  • Devised and implemented a strategy to achieve and maintain a rate of occupancy of 95%or higher
  • Kept a sufficient number of market-ready units on hand at all times
  • Used social media, CraigsList, banners, and signs to advertise vacant apartments
  • Was in charge of the financial records for the property, which included collecting rent from tenants and reconciling monthly accounts payable and receivable
  • Ensured that a sufficient number of units were available at all times
  • File Evictions

Skills

  • Team management
  • Customer service
  • Problem resolution
  • Extremely organized
  • Self-motivated
  • Fast learner
  • Bilingual
  • Great communication skills
  • Nitrous Certified
  • Supragingival Certificate

Timeline

Lead Dental Assistant/Clinical Team Leader

Great Plains Dental
07.2020 - Current

FOH Manager

Meddys
09.2018 - 07.2020

Apartment Manager

Eucalyptus Real Estate
01.2015 - 09.2018
Maria (Jessica) Saucedo-Rodriguez