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Work History
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Certification
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Mirlia De Leon

College Station,TX

Summary

Skilled surgical assistant offering more than 16 years of experience and well versed in dental surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Surgical Assistant

Elite Oral and Facial Surgery
05.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following surgical protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
  • Expedited turnaround time between surgeries by efficiently preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
  • Coordinated with other dental professionals to ensure seamless transfer of patients from pre-op areas to restorative .
  • Served as a mentor for new surgical assistants, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster growth within the team.
  • Increased surgical efficiency by effectively managing surgical instruments, anticipating surgeon needs, and reducing procedure times.
  • Streamlined operating room processes by managing equipment inventory, sterilization procedures, and supply restocking.
  • Promoted positive working relationships within the surgical team by exhibiting strong communication skills and mutual respect.
  • Collaborated with the surgical team to develop effective patient positioning strategies for improved outcomes.

Front Desk Supervisor/Dental Assistant

Barry Rosenthal,DDS
02.2008 - Current
  • Liaison between doctors, hygienists and patients regarding diagnosis, education and treatment plan
  • Assisting patients with insurance eligibility, Explanation Of Benefits, pretreatment coordination and scheduling appointments
  • High call and patient contact
  • Strong professional commitment to patient satisfaction
  • Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures
  • Dentrix dental software

Front Desk Representative

Crawford Orthodontic Care
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Scheduling appointments, checking patients in and out, collecting all current and past due balances, verification of HMO insurance plans, pretreatment coordination, high call volume and patient contact
  • Excellent patient relations
  • Easy Dental Software.

Administrative Assistant

Pioneer Marketing Research
06.2006 - 10.2006
  • Responsibilities include all clerical work, filing, handling of mail including FedEx and UPS, typing of documents and heavy phone contact.

CVS Pharmacy
07.2004 - 08.2005
  • General pharmacy duties to include typing of prescriptions, filling prescriptions and filing prescriptions, cashier, PSA in pharmacy and other duties as assigned.

Education

Lindsey Hopkins Institute
Miami, FL

Concorde Career Institute
Miramar, FL
11.2008

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • Dentrix
  • Easy Dental
  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Self-Motivated/Goal Oriented
  • Multitasker
  • Honest/Trustworthy
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Highly Organized

References

References upon request

Certification

DAANCE, CPR Certified and Instructor

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Timeline

Lead Surgical Assistant

Elite Oral and Facial Surgery
05.2021 - Current

Front Desk Supervisor/Dental Assistant

Barry Rosenthal,DDS
02.2008 - Current

Front Desk Representative

Crawford Orthodontic Care
01.2007 - 01.2008

Administrative Assistant

Pioneer Marketing Research
06.2006 - 10.2006

CVS Pharmacy
07.2004 - 08.2005

Lindsey Hopkins Institute

Concorde Career Institute
Mirlia De Leon