Mirla Alvarez
Delray Beach,Florida
Summary
Skilled Surgical Dental Assistant with a strong background in patient care and surgical support, developed through experience at Palm Beach Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Expertise in radiographic imaging and emergency management enhances the ability to deliver efficient and effective dental care. Proficient in sterilization techniques, contributing to superior patient outcomes and the overall advancement of dental practices. Seeking to leverage these competencies within a dynamic dental team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Expanded Functions Surgical Dental Assistant
Palm Beach Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
West Palm Beach, Florida
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions and provided immediate care as needed.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood or place the IV using sterilized needles, catheters, vials, and other equipment.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Prepared patients for examination by properly draping patients, obtaining vital signs, verifying referrals and taking detailed health history.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes to separate cells, sediment, and blood serum to obtain PRP/PRF.
- Administered nitrous oxide sedation to help relieve anxiety during treatment.
- Assisted the oral surgeon in preparing and providing surgical dental treatments, such as extractions, implants, sinus lifts, and TMJ and periodontal procedures.
- Exposed diagnostic dental X-rays and CBCT to analyze the teeth' condition.
- Set up instruments and equipment for surgical procedures according to established protocols.
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding care of oral tissues and wound healing.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Delray Beach Laser Periodontics & Implants
Delray Beach, Florida
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Performed pre-operative and post-operative examinations to check patients' vitals and health status.
- Follows complex and comprehensive verbal and written instructions.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, treatment plans and post-operative care by providing instructions on medication self-administration and home care.
- Set up suction machines, air and water syringes, saliva ejectors, and other equipment used in periodontal surgery procedures.
- Provided surgical support to help surgeon execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Sterilized instruments utilizing an autoclave machine per OSHA regulations.
- Prepared treatment plans according to doctor's orders for each patient case.
- Provided chair-side assistance to the periodontist during surgical procedures by passing instruments and materials as needed.
- Checked expiration dates on all medications stored in office supply closet regularly.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Pursued numerous learning opportunities in order to continuously expand core knowledge associated with surgical and technical procedures to advance patient care.
- Ordered supplies and maintained inventory of all necessary items needed for day-to-day operations of office.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Boca Smile Center
Boca Raton, FL
07.2019 - 06.2022
- EFDA skills
- Perform all dental assistant chair-side duties
- Schedule patient appointments and perform other administrative task to support Dental Clinic operations
- Perform equipment inventory and maintenance
- Take digital intra-oral and panoramic radiographs
- Take impressions and bite registrations
- Pour, trim, and polish study casts
- Greet and prepare patient, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, assist dentist during dental procedures and sterilize instruments
Education
Expanded Function Dental Assistant -
Florida Career College
Margate, FL02.2020
Associate of Science - Baking & Pastry
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL06.2015
Culinary Arts -
Escuela Hotelera de San Juan
02.2003
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomist
Florida Health Institute
Pembroke Pines, FLSkills
- Patient care management
- Laboratory duties
- Instrument sterilization
- Winom / Carestream Dental Software
- Open Dental software
- Dentrix software
- X-ray / CBCT taking
- Impression taking
- Temporary crown preparation
- Crown preparation assistance
- Extraction assistance
- Root canal assistance
- Filling assistance
- Cord packing
- Suture cutting
- Oral surgery procedures
- HIPAA compliance
- Radiographic imaging
- Sterilization techniques
- Surgical assisting
- Emergency management
- Bone grafting support
- Periodontal treatment
- Charting procedure
- CPR certification
- AED certification
- Surgical room setup
- Implant placement assistance
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
American Association of Health Technicians 05/2022
BLS/ACLS Provider
American Heart Association 08/2023
Dental Radiographer
Department of Health Division of Medical Quality Assurance 04/2022
Standards for Infection Control / HIPPA Compliance (CE Credit)
Viva Learning 03/2021
Timeline
Expanded Functions Surgical Dental Assistant
Palm Beach Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
06.2024 - Current
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Delray Beach Laser Periodontics & Implants
06.2022 - 04.2024
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Boca Smile Center
07.2019 - 06.2022
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
American Association of Health Technicians 05/2022
BLS/ACLS Provider
American Heart Association 08/2023
Dental Radiographer
Department of Health Division of Medical Quality Assurance 04/2022
Standards for Infection Control / HIPPA Compliance (CE Credit)
Viva Learning 03/2021
Expanded Function Dental Assistant -
Florida Career College
Associate of Science - Baking & Pastry
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Culinary Arts -
Escuela Hotelera de San Juan
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomist
Florida Health Institute
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