Monica Valerio
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with 4 years experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures in busy clinical settings. Able to handle high stress procedures with a commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Detail-oriented multi-tasker with a high degree of accuracy. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant Temp
Toothio, Princess Dental Staffing, Cloud Dentistry
01.2023 - Current
- Improve patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and addressing concerns.
- Enhance office efficiency by maintaining accurate records and scheduling appointments.
- Assist dentists with complex procedures, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
Child Watch Care Person
Burn Boot Camp- Gilbert
03.2022 - Current
- Manage and engage with up to 20 revolving kids every 45 minute interval.
- Prepare crafts while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Strategize with team members which crafts can be modified, started and complete within the time frame based on age and ability.
Certified Dental Assistant/ Ortho Assistant
Oasis Family Dentistry and Orthodontics
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Adjusted braces by changing wires/ O ties, adding ligature wires, engaging coil springs, adding Blue block bite turbos, bonding/debonding.
- Uploaded patient records to order aligners from Invisalign and ULab.
- Increased patient retention by developing strong relationships and providing personalized care.
Certified Dental Assistant
Power Ranch Dental
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Attain quality impressions, yellow-stone models, and X-rays.
- Scan oral images in an Itero machine.
- Chart prep for morning huddles, order supplies, perform equipment maintenance.
Deputy Officer Supervisor
ASU Research Enterprise- Covid Project
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Led daily briefing meetings informing staff of the ever-changing instruction and policies.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by all team members.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement within the department, encouraging staff to identify inefficiencies and develop solutions that led to better overall performance.
Provider
Apollo Healthcare & Diagnostic LLC
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Collected specimens from patients for diagnostic testing of COVID-19
- Oversaw entire patient experience from check-in to check-out
- Scheduled, registered, and documented patient information in an EMR system
- Processed Rapid Antigen Test results for SARS-CoV-2.
Zone Lead
ASU Research Enterprise- Covid Project
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Trained 30-40 revolving volunteers daily
- Advocated ideas and supply requests to make the zone more efficient
- Educated patients of the following steps in the process.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Phoenix College
05.2025
Phi Theta Kappa National Honors Society
Certificate - DENTAL ASSISTING
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ01.2020
Skills
- Patient Scheduling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Knowledgeable in several software programs
- Restorative Dentistry
Certification
- CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT, 2021, Dental Assisting National Board
- ARIZONA STATE CERTIFIED in CLINICAL RADIATION, 2020
- CERTIFIED for CORONAL POLISHING, 2020, Dental Assisting National Board
- CERTIFIED BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER, 2019, American Heart Association
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant Temp
Toothio, Princess Dental Staffing, Cloud Dentistry
01.2023 - Current
Child Watch Care Person
Burn Boot Camp- Gilbert
03.2022 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant/ Ortho Assistant
Oasis Family Dentistry and Orthodontics
02.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Dental Assistant
Power Ranch Dental
08.2021 - 02.2022
Deputy Officer Supervisor
ASU Research Enterprise- Covid Project
04.2021 - 06.2021
Zone Lead
ASU Research Enterprise- Covid Project
02.2021 - 06.2021
Provider
Apollo Healthcare & Diagnostic LLC
10.2020 - 01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Phoenix College
Phi Theta Kappa National Honors Society
Certificate - DENTAL ASSISTING
Pima Community College
- CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT, 2021, Dental Assisting National Board
- ARIZONA STATE CERTIFIED in CLINICAL RADIATION, 2020
- CERTIFIED for CORONAL POLISHING, 2020, Dental Assisting National Board
- CERTIFIED BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER, 2019, American Heart Association
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