Valerie Montoya
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant/Patient Coordinator
Cabezon Pediatrics
02.2020 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- 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.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
Dental Assistant
AtoZ Dentistry/ Just For Kids
01.2007 - 02.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Education
Dental
TVI
Albuquerque, NM05.2003
Diploma -
School On Wheels
Albuquerque, NM05.2000
Skills
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Dental Radiography
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment Scheduling
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Dental Material Handling
- Teeth Cleaning Assistance
- Scheduling appointments
- Administrative Skills
- Insurance Verification
- Billing and Invoicing
Timeline
Dental Assistant/Patient Coordinator
Cabezon Pediatrics
02.2020 - Current
Dental Assistant
AtoZ Dentistry/ Just For Kids
01.2007 - 02.2020
Dental
TVI
Diploma -
School On Wheels
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