Rebecca Valenzuela
Registered Dental Assistant
Briggs,TX
Summary
- Over 30 years of experience in the dental field.
- Reliable, highly organized and skilled.
- Able to multi task in fast paced environment.
- Knowledgeable and experienced in general, endo,and oral surgery procedures.
- Great communicator.
- Works well with all personality types.
- Focused on providing top quality patient care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Leander Dental Care
Leander, TX
01.2015 - Current
- Experience working with all ages
- Taking diagnostic digital, film, Pano x-rays, CBCT intraoral, and extraoral photos.
- Charting new and existing treatments
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- All on four maintenance
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Assist the doctor with all procedures including: Hygiene Exams, Limited Exams, Comprehensive exams, Cosmetic, Restorative, Surgical extraction, Implant placement, bone grafts, restoring implants, pack cord, fabricate and cementing temporary crowns, place sealants, apply fluoride varnish, and polish teeth
- Photos for Ortho / Invisalign using a Canon, place attachments, deliver aligned, track patient progress.
- Alginate impressions, pouring and trimming models and creating whitening trays, splints, and in-house night guards.
- Nitrous certified. Nitrous and Oral Sedation monitoring / with doctor present
- Zoom in house whitening
- Experienced in using ITERO and CEREC
- Track and check in lab cases
- Proper room and trays setup
- Teach Dental Assistants students and train new hires by providing guidance on protocols and processes, while they learn the duties associated with being a Registered Dental Assistant.
- Performed regular maintenance on dental equipment ensuring it is in good working order at all times.
- Monitor and record testing of water for units, x-ray sensors, phosphor plates, equipment maintenance, hand piece repairs, update emergency drug kit, first aid kit, schedule yearly x-ray unit calibration and ensure compliance with safety regulations set forth by local, state and federal laws (OSHA).
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restock supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Tracked inventory levels of dental materials, tools, and equipment to ensure sufficient stock was always available while maintaining a supply budget.
- Coordinated office activities by communicating with other departments and staff members.
- Held team meetings to discuss workflow strategies for improving productivity.
- Served as a liaison between the dentist's office and insurance companies for verifying coverage information.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Set protocols and systems in place to ensure optimum flow and upkeep of dental equipment.
- Created check off task list and delegate tasks amongst the team.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Mesa Dental
Austin, TX
01.2011 - 03.2015
Front Office Assistant Manager / RDA
Whitestone Dental
Cedar Park, TX
04.2007 - 03.2011
Education
License - Ultrasonic Scaling/ Coronal Polishing
01-1996
Registered Dental Assistant - RDA
03-1995
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant/ Front Office
06-1993
High School Diploma -
06-1993
License -
Skills
- Dentrix
- Open Dental
- Sota Imaging
- Medical Records Management
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Restorative Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Itero
- Cerec
- Restorative Procedures
- Oral Surgery
- Dental Radiography
- Endodontics
- Periodontics
- Invisalign
- Implants
- All on Four Maintenance
- Office Start up
- Manage Team
- Staff Training and Development
- OSHA Regulations
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Counseling
- Treatment Coordinator
- Insurance Verification
- Account Receivable
- Dentist Credentialing
- Team Collaboration
- Insurance Billing
- Fee schedule negotiation
- Patient Relations
- Patient Care Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Hygiene Coordinating
Certification
- CPR/ AED License
- RDA License TX.
- N20 certificate (TX)
- RDA License CA.
- Scaling and coronal polishing Licenses (CA)
Languages
English
Professional
References
- Christopher Good, DDS: 303-907-3060
email: chrisgood.dds@gmail.com
- Elizabeth Rios's, Insurance Specialist: 512-698-1186
email: kljdjjs@yahoo.com
- Maria McIntyre, RDH: 512-574-1068
email: happyvisit@aol.com
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant - Leander Dental Care
01.2015 - Current
Lead Registered Dental Assistant - Mesa Dental
01.2011 - 03.2015
Front Office Assistant Manager / RDA - Whitestone Dental
04.2007 - 03.2011
California - License, Ultrasonic Scaling/ Coronal Polishing
California State Boards - Registered Dental Assistant, RDA
Regional Occupation Program - Dental Assistant, Dental Assistant/ Front Office
Channel Islands High School - High School Diploma,
Registered Dental Assistant - License,
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