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Patricia Loera

Stephenville

Summary

Dedicated Registered Dental Assistant skilled in X-ray imaging, patient management, and procedural support. Proven ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and efficiency in a fast-paced dental environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

AccelHealth
Stephenville
02.2022 - Current
  • Assisted dental procedures by preparing instruments and materials for dentists.
  • Scheduled appointments and coordinated with patients for follow-up visits.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
  • Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.

Registered Dental Assistant

Weatherford Endodontics
Weatherford
10.2021 - 02.2022

Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.

  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
  • worked along side with the dentist during RCTs, retreatment of the RCT, and Apicoectomy.

Sales Associate

Clear Talk Wireless
Lubbock
12.2012 - 11.2017
  • Assisted customers in selecting mobile plans and devices.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits to enhance customer understanding.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and accuracy.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve store sales goals.
  • Trained new staff on product knowledge and sales techniques effectively.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.

Medical Assistant

Minor Emergency Clinic
Lubbock
09.2009 - 02.2010
  • Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
  • Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
  • Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by physicians.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans and health maintenance practices.
  • Prepared exam rooms and ensured proper sterilization of instruments.
  • Supported front office tasks including check-in and billing procedures.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.

Education

Registered Dental Assistant -

Lubbock Dental Assistant School
Lubbock, TX
04-2020

Registered Medical Assistant -

Texas Careers of Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
08-2009

Skills

  • Instrument sterilization
  • X-ray imaging
  • Patient management
  • Dental procedure assistance
  • Custom tray fabrication
  • Customer relationship management
  • Supply inventory management
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Appointment scheduling efficiency
  • Dentrix proficiency
  • Dental software fluency
  • Dental radiography
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Multitasking
  • Time management capabilities
  • Impression taking accuracy
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Oral surgery

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

AccelHealth
02.2022 - Current

Registered Dental Assistant

Weatherford Endodontics
10.2021 - 02.2022

Sales Associate

Clear Talk Wireless
12.2012 - 11.2017

Medical Assistant

Minor Emergency Clinic
09.2009 - 02.2010

Registered Dental Assistant -

Lubbock Dental Assistant School

Registered Medical Assistant -

Texas Careers of Lubbock
Patricia Loera