Nadia Vargas
Mableton,GA
Summary
Dedicated cross trained orthodontic assistant and patient coordinator with nearly four years of experience in a high volume orthodontic practice. Experienced in clinical assisting, digital impressions, appliance placement, in house retainer fabrication, case management, and front office operations. Recognized for learning quickly, thriving in fast paced environments, and providing exceptional patient care in both English and Spanish. Passionate about orthodontics and committed to growing professionally while pursuing a future career as an orthodontist.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
BE Orthodontics
Smyrna, Georgia
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted orthodontist with clinical activities including taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires to ensure accurate and efficient treatment.
- Prepared patients for dental radiographs and photographs.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic care, enhancing their understanding and compliance.
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Coordinated appliance case orders with a third party lab for the office.
- Organized patient records and kept track of treatment plans.
- Created retainers on-site, delivering immediate orthodontic solutions to improve patient satisfaction and treatment continuity.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean, safe working environment.
Front Desk Receptionist
BE Orthodontics
Smyrna, Georgia
03.2023 - Current
- Answered phone calls and addressed patient inquiries promptly.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
- Managed patient check-ins and scheduled appointments efficiently.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Processed insurance claims and verified patient coverage details.
- Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
- Performed data entry into computer systems to maintain accurate records of customer information.
Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
Austell, Georgia
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Delivered food and beverages promptly to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Took customer orders and communicated them to kitchen staff efficiently.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu items and service standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area and ensured proper table settings.
Education
Associate of Science - General Education
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA 08.2025 - 07.2026
Cobb Horizon High School
Atlanta, GASkills
- Dental radiography
- Clinical assistance
- Patient care
- Patient records
- Appointment scheduling
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Associate of Science - General Education
Chattahoochee Technical College
08.2025 - 07.2026
Orthodontic Assistant
BE Orthodontics
03.2024 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
BE Orthodontics
03.2023 - Current
Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
03.2021 - 03.2024
Cobb Horizon High School