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SYLVIA MONTIJO

Rio Rico,Arizona

Summary

Proven Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Mariposa Community Health Center, excelling in patient care and dental procedure support. Mastered dental radiography and equipment sterilization, enhancing office efficiency and patient safety. Skilled in team collaboration and patient relations, significantly improving patient satisfaction and workflow. Demonstrated expertise in inventory management and HIPAA compliance, ensuring optimal office operation and privacy adherence.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Mariposa Community Health Center
04.2000 - Current

Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.

  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
  • Dental Assistant trainer for new and existing Dental Assistants.
  • Front office cross trained.

Education

Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental Assisting

Pima Medica Institute
Tucson, AZ
03.2000

High School Diploma -

Nogales High School
Nogales, AZ
05.1999

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental Radiography
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Dental terminology knowledge
  • HIPAA Compliance Understanding
  • Team Collaboration
  • Cross-Training Capabilities
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Infection control proficiency
  • OSHA Regulations Knowledge
  • Patient Services
  • Inventory Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Customer Service
  • CPR/AED

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Mariposa Community Health Center
04.2000 - Current

Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental Assisting

Pima Medica Institute

High School Diploma -

Nogales High School
SYLVIA MONTIJO