Miguelina Guerra
Yonkers,NY
Summary
To contribute to an organization that is able to utilize my current skills and abilities, while learning and gaining new skills as we strive to achieve and exceed company goals. Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
ALAN KLEIN DDS
08.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Dental assistant
Montefiore Medical Center
08.2015 - 11.2021
- Assist the dentist with examinations of patients while in the examining room
- Sterilized all hygiene instruments and tools before every exam and cleaning up after every exam
- Prepare dental materials such as, cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc
- Prepared and made x-rays of patient's teeth for the dentist to review, documented previous dental history
- Answering multiple phone line & making appointments for patients
- Register new patients into dentrix
- Assisted doctor during oral surgery procedures.
Dental assistant
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Park Avenue Smiles
- Assisted the dentist with examinations of patients while in the examining room
- Sterilized all hygiene instruments and tools before every exam and cleaning up after every exam
- Prepared dental materials such as, cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc
- Prepared and made x-rays of patient's teeth for the dentist to review, documented previous dental history
- Answering multiple phone line & making appointments for patients
- Register new patients into dentrix
- Prepared lab cases wrote up lab slips, invisalign scans
- Assisted doctor during oral surgery procedures.
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
Dentistry For Children at Saint Joseph
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Assisted the dentist with examinations of patients while in the examining room
- Sterilized all hygiene instruments and tools before every exam and cleaning up after every exam
- Prepared dental materials such as, cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc
- Prepared and made x-rays of patient’s teeth for the dentist to review, documented previous dental history
- Answering multiple phone line & making appointments for patients
- Register new patients into dentrix.
Receptionist/Accounts Receivable
Siwanoy Country Club
04.2014 - 12.2016
- Answering multiple phone line, & taking reservations
- Processing Bills, Sending Monthly Statements, Posting Payments
Receptionist
Abcz Corp
02.2012 - 12.2013
- Answering heavy multi-line phones, taking detailed messages & making appointments
- Pick Up, Receive, sort and distribute incoming mail
Accounts Receivable / Office Assistant
Arco Cleaning
06.2010 - 01.2012
- Validated the accuracy of all invoices against purchase order receipt invoices to identify any discrepancies prior to processing, & generating monthly statements to customers
- Verifying validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, customer service departments, and from vendors
- Data entry of customers payments & backup reports after entry
Education
Dental Assistant -
Westchester School For Dental Assistants LLC
Elmsford, NY07.2015
GED - undefined
EOC of Yonkers
Yonkers, NY03.2008
Skills
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal and organization skills
- Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure and strict deadlines
- Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook & Quick Books
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Restorative Procedures
- Personable Communication
Timeline
Dental Assistant
ALAN KLEIN DDS
08.2022 - Current
Dental assistant
08.2019 - 10.2020
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
Dentistry For Children at Saint Joseph
03.2016 - 08.2019
Dental assistant
Montefiore Medical Center
08.2015 - 11.2021
Receptionist/Accounts Receivable
Siwanoy Country Club
04.2014 - 12.2016
Receptionist
Abcz Corp
02.2012 - 12.2013
Accounts Receivable / Office Assistant
Arco Cleaning
06.2010 - 01.2012
Dental Assistant -
Westchester School For Dental Assistants LLC
GED - undefined
EOC of Yonkers