Rebecca Garza
Atlanta ,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Hygiene Assistant with experience providing direct patient care and office management in busy dental practices. Trained in sterilization procedures and patient relations. Highly skilled in dental radiography and patient charting. Followed doctors and predicted material and tool needs during procedures. Exceptional in keeping nervous patients calm during procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hygiene Assistant
Tebo Dentistry For Kids
08.2022 - Current
- Greet patients from the reception area and escort them and their parent/guardian to be seated in treatment areas
- Verify medical history
- Take digital x-rays and enter patient information into their chart
- Inquire about dental concerns and communicate these concerns to the doctor
- Dispense oral hygiene aids such as goodie bags and home fluoride gel
- Complete exams with the doctor: chart all observations, doctor/patients comments, and future treatment recommended
- Document/chart all dental hygiene procedures performed during each patient visit according to dentist's instructions and legal requirements
- Assist hygienists in clinical procedures and treatment
- Effectively provide dental education and information to ensure patient awareness of dental health and continuing treatment
- Collection, preparation and organization of dental trays, instruments and equipment for scheduled dental visits
- Sterilize dental instruments and materials using the ultrasonic and autoclave
- Inventory of sterile dental supplies and instruments to determine re-ordering needs
- Assist with cleaning/breaking down patient rooms in between appointments
- Maintain OSHA compliance
Personal Assistant
Noe Guajardo Real Estate LLC
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained and organized all shared drives, documents and spreadsheets in Google Workspace.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Answered phone calls and addressed customer questions and concerns to promote satisfaction and continued business.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Summer Legal Intern
Russell J Jordan Law Offices
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Sales Associate
Dillards Department Store
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Drove store revenue by offering customers accessories and related purchases to complete selections.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
- Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TX05.2024
Skills
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Medical Charting
- X-Ray Patients
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Procedure Preparation
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Individualized Care Plans
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- High-Volume Environments
- Dental Supply Inventory
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Hygiene Assistant
Tebo Dentistry For Kids
08.2022 - Current
Personal Assistant
Noe Guajardo Real Estate LLC
03.2021 - 06.2022
Summer Legal Intern
Russell J Jordan Law Offices
06.2020 - 08.2020
Sales Associate
Dillards Department Store
05.2018 - 02.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Laredo Community College
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