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Monique Ochoa

Dental Assistant
San Antonio,TX

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting ,disinfecting rooms, sterilizing instruments, patient charting setting up trays, and dental impressions. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Dental Assistant

Pima Medical Inst
San Antonio, TX
10.2021 - Current
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, and oral surgery.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Assisted dentist with paperwork and billing protocol for both routine and less common procedures.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

Rescuing, Fostering, TNR Cats and Dogs

City Of San Antonio Texas Feral Cat Coalition
San Antonio, TX
03.2011 - Current
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Incorporated positive reinforcement methods to correct behavior problems and train for competitions, law enforcement use and home security.
  • Assessed animals and consulted with owners about suitability for desired use based on temperament, age and other factors.
  • Directed training program helping various animals improve behaviors and meet owner targets.
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.

Team Leader

Tyson Foods Inc.
Seguin, TX
10.2009 - 12.2022
  • Built strong relationships with employees through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
  • Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements.
  • Coached team members in providing feedback and encouragement toward reaching goals.

Education

GED -

Victory Learning Center
San Antonio, TX
12.2020 - 06.2021

Dental Assistant

Pima Medical Institute
San Antonio, TX
10.2021 - 06.2022

Skills

Infection control proficiency

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Timeline

Dental Assistant

Pima Medical Inst
10.2021 - Current

Dental Assistant

Pima Medical Institute
10.2021 - 06.2022

GED -

Victory Learning Center
12.2020 - 06.2021

Rescuing, Fostering, TNR Cats and Dogs

City Of San Antonio Texas Feral Cat Coalition
03.2011 - Current

Team Leader

Tyson Foods Inc.
10.2009 - 12.2022

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