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Rachel Camacho

Cape Coral,FL

Summary

Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.

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Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Pelican Preserve Dental Care
Fort Myers, Florida
10.2022 - 02.2024
  • Removed sutures or dressings following surgery at the request of the dentist.
  • Educated patients on preventive dental care practices such as flossing and mouth rinses.
  • Scheduled appointments for both new and returning patients based on availability.
  • Assisted with the placement of restorations such as fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures and partials.
  • Performed chair-side dental assisting during patient examinations and treatments, including taking radiographs, impressions, and pouring up models.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient procedures by setting out instruments and materials.
  • Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding medications, diet, oral hygiene and follow-up visits.
  • Maintained Sterilization Area according to OSHA guidelines and sterilized all instruments after use.
  • Provided direct patient care in a manner that promoted comfort and safety for all patients.
  • Fabricated temporary crowns from alginate impressions or pre-fabricated templates.
  • Assisted dentist during complex surgical procedures such as root canals or extractions.
  • Greeted incoming patients with courtesy while providing them with necessary paperwork.
  • Answered phones professionally while responding promptly to inquiries from staff members or patients.
  • Performed coronal polishing.
  • Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
  • Collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories along with vital signs.

Dental Receptionist

Dental Design
Fort Myers, Florida
07.2020 - 10.2022
  • Greeted patients, provided them with necessary paperwork, and verified insurance information.
  • Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and confirmed patient visits.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans, medical histories, and financial transactions.
  • Collected payments from patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Created a welcoming environment for patients by providing exceptional customer service at all times.
  • Organized patient charts prior to each appointment in order to save time during check-in process.
  • Provided support with front office duties such as photocopying documents or scanning files.
  • Collected payments from patients and arranged payment schedules.

Cashier/Customer Service Representative

Target
Cape Coral, Florida
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
  • Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
  • Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.

Education

Criminal Justice

Island Coast High School
Cape Coral, FL
05-2020

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant & Radiology Certifications - Dental Assisting

Dental Assisting Training School
Fort Myers
01-2020

Skills

  • Documentation and paperwork
  • Relationship Building
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Excellent Communication
  • Schedule Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Professionalism
  • Dental radiographer
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Temporary crown fabrication
  • Endodontic assistance
  • Orthodontic Assistance
  • Adaptable to change
  • Dental material knowledge
  • Digital dental records
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Treatment Planning
  • Patient Counseling
  • Medical Charting
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Payment Collections
  • Surgical Extractions
  • Time management abilities
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Crown and Bridge Construction

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Pelican Preserve Dental Care
10.2022 - 02.2024

Dental Receptionist

Dental Design
07.2020 - 10.2022

Cashier/Customer Service Representative

Target
01.2020 - 04.2021

Criminal Justice

Island Coast High School

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant & Radiology Certifications - Dental Assisting

Dental Assisting Training School

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