Maria Sandra Pacheco
Dental Assistant
Miami,FL
Summary
. Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and working with special needs patients. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Creative Social Media Content Creator with eye for detail and passion for crafting stories. Skilled in utilizing new techniques and keeping up with latest trends in writing.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant /Social Media Content Creator
Dr. Mario Martinez DDS
02.2009 - Current
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general and pediatric dentistry, and oral surgery.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures using N2O .
- Educated patients and parents by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Managed content across multiple platforms for widest audience reach.
- Organized, prioritized and managed multiple projects according to dedicated release schedule.
- Created content for websites and online publications.
- Studied and commented on current news and trends.
- Chose cover photography or artwork, selected fonts and arranged designs to attract target readership.
- Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
- Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Arthur Sokoloff DDS
06.2004 - 01.2009
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 6 procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Barry Scholl DDS
01.2000 - 03.2004
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Sunset Senior High School
Miami, FL06.1988
Skills
- Patient Services
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Relations
- Procedure Support
- Equipment Sterilization
- Sanitation Protocols
- Sterilization Techniques
- X-Ray Processing
- Dental Impressions
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Electronic Charting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Collaboration
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Treatment Room Setup
- Attention to Detail
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- CPR Certification
- Pediatric Dental Care
- Oral Hygiene Education
- Team Collaboration Abilities
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Teeth Cleaning Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Multitasking Abilities
- Oral Hygiene
- Treatment Planning
- Teeth Cleaning
- Instrument Sterilization
- Relationship Building
- Fluoride Treatments
- Advising and Educating Patients
- expanded Duties
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant /Social Media Content Creator
Dr. Mario Martinez DDS
02.2009 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Arthur Sokoloff DDS
06.2004 - 01.2009
Dental Assistant
Dr. Barry Scholl DDS
01.2000 - 03.2004
High School Diploma -
Miami Sunset Senior High School
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