Maricela Garcia
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced Dental Assistant with a strong background in both administrative tasks and chairside assistance for dental procedures. Skilled in 4-handed procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking radiographs, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Committed to delivering exceptional care to all patients and adept at employee training, inventory oversight, and database administration in a clinical office setting. Proficient in patient workflow optimization, and scheduling coordination for multiple doctors with extensive calendar obligations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant, Supervisor
Harbor Community Health Center
04.2021 - 02.2025
- Maintain dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies as needed.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Oversaw compliance, regulations and company policies, ensuring safe and legal operational environment.
Dental Assistant/ Supervisor
Endodontics, R. Roges DDS
05.2007 - 03.2021
- Supported Dentist by preparing production reports and collating quality documentation. Revised work practices to improve efficiency, boost quality and meet production goals. Coordinated with Dentist to balance staff as workloads changed.
- Recommended changes to policies and procedures to maximize team efficiency and productivity. Maintained safety records and accident reports for human resources.
- Managed records and documentation for payroll, inventory control and workflow.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endodontic procedures and oral surgery.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Supported office efficiency by answering phones, replying to emails and answering patient inquiries. Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repair.
Education
Dental Assisting - Registered Dental Assistant License
United Education Institute
Huntington Park, CASkills
- Restorative Dentistry
- Coronal Polishing
- Sealant Placement
- Dental Impressions
- Taking X-Rays
- Infection Control Proficient
- Inventory Management
- Front and Back Office Reliable
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient care excellence
- Team collaboration
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient records management
- Appointment scheduling efficiency
- Dental radiography
- Dental office administration
- Regulatory compliance OSHA/HIPPA/CDC
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Insurance Eligibility (PPO/HMO/Denti-Cal)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant, Supervisor
Harbor Community Health Center
04.2021 - 02.2025
Dental Assistant/ Supervisor
Endodontics, R. Roges DDS
05.2007 - 03.2021
Dental Assisting - Registered Dental Assistant License
United Education Institute
Similar Profiles
Kimberly HindenKimberly Hinden
Patient Care Navigator at Harbor Community Health CenterPatient Care Navigator at Harbor Community Health Center
Antonia MurphyAntonia Murphy
Infection Control Nurse/Nurse Educator at Harbor Point Behavioral Health CenterInfection Control Nurse/Nurse Educator at Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center
Greg BenjaminGreg Benjamin
Director of Surgical Services Business at Endeavor Health, Northwest Community Healthcare Main Hospital, Northwest Community Day Surgery Center and Northwest Community Foot and Ankle CenterDirector of Surgical Services Business at Endeavor Health, Northwest Community Healthcare Main Hospital, Northwest Community Day Surgery Center and Northwest Community Foot and Ankle Center
Steve SobelSteve Sobel
VP OF CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT/Lead Copywriter at Critical Content/SK Global GroupVP OF CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT/Lead Copywriter at Critical Content/SK Global Group
IRIS LOPEZIRIS LOPEZ
Senior Improvement Coach at CORE DistrictsSenior Improvement Coach at CORE Districts