Marina Amaya
Edgewood
Summary
Detail-oriented Dental Assistant with over 16 years of experience in patient care and record management. Skilled in infection control and team collaboration, contributing to improved workflow and enhanced patient experiences within a dental practice.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Kirk L Kiracofe DDS
Albuquerque
04.2009 - Current
- Assisted dentist during examinations and procedures to ensure patient comfort.
- Prepared treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials for each procedure.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care instructions.
- Managed patient records using dental software to maintain accurate information.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean and organized work environment.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-ups for ongoing care.
- Collaborated with dental team to improve workflow and enhance patient experiences.
- Addressed patient inquiries and concerns with empathy and professionalism during visits.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Education
Dental Assitant -
Pima Medical Institute
Albuquerque, NM08-2007
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Kirk L Kiracofe DDS
04.2009 - Current
Dental Assitant -
Pima Medical Institute
Skills
- Radiographic imaging
- Infection control
- Chair-side assistance
- Patient record documentation
- Appointment scheduling
- Treatment room preparation
- Inventory management
- Patient communication
- Supportive patient care
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Patient scheduling
- Sanitation protocols
- Sterilization techniques
- Chairside assistance
- Patient education
- First aid training
- Infection control procedures
- Impression taking skills
- Four-handed procedures
- Dental staff assistance
- Infection control proficiency
- Electronic charting
- Equipment sterilization
- Instrument preparation
- Taking X-rays
- Dental radiography
- Dental terminology
- Surgical setup
- Oral surgery assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Dental material handling
- Dental impressions
- OSHA regulations
- Treatment room breakdown
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Restorative dentistry support
- Instrument sterilization techniques
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