Monica Ibarra
Deca Dental
San Antonio
2
Languages
10
years of professional experience
Dedicated Lead Dental Assistant with infection control proficiency and expertise in four-handed procedures. Skilled in multilingual communication and patient education, contributing to enhanced patient experiences and safety standards.
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
7 Years 2 Months- Assisted dentists during procedures, utilizing advanced dental instruments and technology for optimal patient outcomes.
- Supervised dental assistant team, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and office protocols, improving team performance and cohesion.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing safety standards and compliance within the practice.
- Conducted inventory management for dental supplies, streamlining procurement processes to prevent shortages.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Dental Assistant
1 Year- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Assisted in patient management, ensuring comfort and addressing concerns during procedures.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved patient compliance.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies, ensuring readiness for daily operations and minimizing shortages.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
Dental Assistant
4 Months- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Administrative Assistant
11 Months- Coordinated scheduling for service appointments, optimizing technician availability and customer satisfaction.
- Managed daily office operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficient communication.
- Extensive knowledge with Microsoft Office.
- Computer Skills.
Education
High School Diploma
Dental Assistant
Skills
Patient charting
Endodontic procedures
Equipment sterilization
Oral surgery assistance
Dental radiography
Oral hygiene education
Sealant application
Orthodontic support
Scheduling appointments
Restorative procedures
Treatment room setup
Knowledgeable in Denticon
EagleSoft
Preventative care
Radiography
Multilingual communication
Restorative dentistry
Four-handed procedures
Patient schedule management
Exam room setups
Dental impressions
Invisalign attachments placement
Treatment room breakdown
HIPAA compliance
OSHA regulations
Chairside assistance
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Deca Dental
06.2019 - CurrentRead More
Dental Assistant
Maria Cristina Garanzuay
04.2018 - 04.2019Read More
Dental Assistant
Heritage Dental
11.2017 - 03.2018Read More
Administrative Assistant
Gold Standard Plumbing
06.2016 - 05.2017Read More
Concorde Career College
Dental Assistant
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Samuel Clemens High School
High School Diploma
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