Priscilla Pena
Liberty Hill,TX
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
The Smile Doc
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Preformed general char-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Registered Dental Assistant
Thompson Dentistry
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
Lead Front Desk Coordinator
MyDental
03.2017 - 02.2021
- Trained receptionist in company policies, software usage, and started operating procedure to ensure consistency in service quality.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments.
- Reduced patient wait times with effective communication between dental staff for prompt treatment coordination
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for front desk staff members, offering constructive feedback aimed at professional development opportunities.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Austin Community College
Austin, TX2028
Dental Assistant License
Austin Dental Assistant School
Manor, TX03.2020
Skills
- Multitasking Competence
- Time Management Capabilities
- Electronic Charting
- Oral hygiene education
- Team Collaboration
- Impression taking accuracy
- Restorative procedures
- Patient Relations
- Continuing Education Commitment
- Bilingual
- Oral Surgery
- Dental software fluency
- Dental office administration
- Treatment presentation
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
The Smile Doc
11.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Dental Assistant
Thompson Dentistry
02.2021 - 10.2023
Lead Front Desk Coordinator
MyDental
03.2017 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Austin Community College
Dental Assistant License
Austin Dental Assistant School
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