Reyna Jimenez
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Wester Dental & Orthodontist
Plamdale , CA
2020.11 - 2023.03
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Answered phone calls, scheduled appointments and verified patient insurance coverage.
- Performed clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, scanning and mailing documents when necessary.
- Greeted and welcomed patients in a friendly and professional manner.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Dental Assistant
Smile Dental Center Group
Palmdale , CA
2018.07 - 2020.10
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Education
Dental Assisting
UEI College
Encino, CA2018-06
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Academy
Encino, CA2000-06
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Inventory Management
- Patient Relations
- Clinical Support
- Procedure Support
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Scheduling
- Dental Radiography
- Four-handed procedures
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Patient Education
- Dentrix proficiency
- Appointment Scheduling
- Restorative procedures
- Infection control procedures
- Exam room setups
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Sterilization techniques
- Chairside assistance
- Treatment room setup
- Knowledgeable in Dentrix software
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Wester Dental & Orthodontist
2020.11 - 2023.03
Dental Assistant
Smile Dental Center Group
2018.07 - 2020.10
Dental Assisting
UEI College
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Academy
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