Rosalba Felix
Dental Assistant
Lamar,CO
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with amost 13 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Dental Assistant
High Plains Community Health Center
10.2011 - 04.2024
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Served as a liaison between the dentist''s office and local schools/community organizations creating awareness about oral healthcare.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Promoted ongoing professional development by attending industry conferences, seminars, workshops.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for eight procedures daily.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
GED -
Otero Junior College
La Junta, CO 05.2001 -
Skills
Instrument Sterilization Techniques
Professionalism
Treatment Planning
Infection control proficiency
Taking Medical and Dental Histories
First Aid Training
Decision-Making
Patient Relations
CPR/AED
Full Mouth Radiographs
Patient Services
Proficient in EHS
Local anesthetic proficiency
Inventory Replenishment
Teamwork and Collaboration
Insurance Verification
Disinfection and Sterilization
Excellent Communication
Emergency Dental Care
Medical Records Management
Certified in CPR
Multitasking Abilities
Records Management
Problem-solving aptitude
Data confidentiality measures
Patient Recordkeeping
Payment Collections
Patient Scheduling
Effective Communication
HIPAA Compliance Understanding
Time management abilities
Data Verification
Sanitation protocols
X-Ray Processing
Team building
Cross-Training Capabilities
Continuing Education Commitment
Patient Care Standards
Dental Material Handling
Adaptability and Flexibility
Written Communication
Equipment Sterilization
Sealant Application
Medical Charting
Patient intake procedures
Appointment Scheduling
Adaptability
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Patient Counseling
Restorative Dentistry Support
Problem-solving abilities
Instrument Tray Preparation
Complex Problem-Solving
Autoclave Operation
Goal Setting
Team Collaboration
Advising and Educating Patients
Data Entry
Dental impressions
Self Motivation
Analytical Skills
Supply Ordering
Electronic Charting
Personable Communication
OSHA Regulations Knowledge
Certification
Interpreter
Timeline
Interpreter
05-2019
Dental Assistant
High Plains Community Health Center
10.2011 - 04.2024
GED -
Otero Junior College
05.2001 -