Valeria Blanco
Orange City,FL
Summary
Professional orthodontic assistant with significant experience in clinical and administrative tasks. Known for strong team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Expertise in patient care, orthodontic procedures, and maintaining equipment. Reliable and effective in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Orthodontic Assistant
Deland Orthodontics
10.2020 - Current
- Helping maintaining an inviting atmosphere within the office by keeping office clean and organized.
- Contributing to a positive work environment by fostering strong teamwork among staff members and promoting open communication.
- Provided exceptional chairside assistance during complex orthodontic procedures, minimizing patient discomfort and promoting successful outcomes.
- Trained new orthodontic assistants on proper techniques and protocols.
- Managed detailed patient records, ensuring accurate documentation for insurance purposes and treatment followup.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions.
- Pouring and shaping molds from impressions.
- Scheduling appointments
- Coordinating lunch meetings for Doctor
- Organizing pop up events to promote office advertising
- Social Media content creator for office
Dental Assistant
Wildwood Dental Care
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
Server
First Watch
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Education
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL01-2023
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting Technology And Management
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL12-2015
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Certification
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Certified Orthodontic Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Orthodontic Assistant
Deland Orthodontics
10.2020 - Current
Dental Assistant
Wildwood Dental Care
01.2018 - 03.2019
Server
First Watch
04.2015 - 01.2016
Daytona State College
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting Technology And Management
Indian River State College
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