Rachel Leon
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Muse Dental Studio, excelling in patient care coordination and infection control. Proficient in digital X-ray technology and committed to fostering teamwork. Successfully trained new staff, enhancing clinical efficiency and ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, while delivering exceptional patient experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Muse Dental Studio
Houston, TX
05.2016 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated the daily activities of a team of dental assistants to ensure efficient workflow and patient care. Assisted dentists during a variety of dental procedures, including restorative, surgical, and cosmetic treatments. Maintained sterilization protocols and ensured operatory rooms and instruments met OSHA and CDC compliance standards. Trained and mentored new dental assistants, fostering a positive team environment and improving clinical efficiency. Managed dental supply inventory, placing orders and controlling costs while ensuring readiness for all procedures. Communicated effectively with patients, addressing concerns, providing pre- and post-operative instructions, and ensuring a comfortable experience. Supported front office operations when needed, including scheduling, patient check-in, and insurance verification.
Education
RDA -
Ut Health & Science
Austin, TXSkills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Impression taking skills
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
- Dental material handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Electronic charting
- Patient services
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- First aid training
- Restorative procedures
- Oral surgery assistance
- Inventory management
- Dental staff assistance
- Office administration duties
- Dental staff support
- Knowledgeable in software
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Restorative dentistry
- Patient care coordination
- Dental software management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proficient in software
- Restorative dentistry support
- Continuing education commitment
- Clinical support
- Oral surgery
- Patient counseling
- Dental records
- Pediatric dental care
- Medical records management
- Data confidentiality measures
- Patient record maintenance
- Strong manual dexterity
- Emergency response preparedness
- Laboratory case management
- Orthodontic procedure support
- Patient intake procedures
- Procedure support
- Patient data gathering
- Insurance billing
- Dental office administration
- Office management
- Preventive dentistry promotion
- Regulatory compliance
- Periodontal treatment assistance
- Dental impression specialist
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- Prosthodontic treatment support
- Dental terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- Team collaboration abilities
- OSHA regulations
- Oral healthcare
- Instrument selection
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Periodontics
- Taking X-rays
- Four-handed procedures
- Stress management techniques
- Patient schedule management
- Dental procedure preparation
- Oral health education
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Exam room setups
- Dental hygiene
- Dentrix proficiency
- Instrument preparation
- Oral X-rays
- Chair-side support
- Infection control procedures
- Chairside assistance
- Surgical setup
- Radiography safety
- Patient records gathering
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Instrument tray preparation
- Full mouth radiographs
- Treatment room preparation
- Instrument sterilization
- Personable communication
- CPR/AED
Certification
X-ray
RDA
Prophy
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Muse Dental Studio
05.2016 - Current
RDA -
Ut Health & Science