Vanessa Diaz
Ramona,CA
Summary
Bilingual Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues of all personality types. Offers knowledge in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
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1
Language
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Crystal Lake Smiles
Crystal Lake, Illinois
04.2025 - Current
- Educated patients of all ages on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions. (Fillings, Crowns, Extractions, Implants, Orthodontics, Pulpotomys, Sealants etc.)
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sterilized dental instruments and maintained a clean, organized workspace.
- Captured digital X-rays of patients' teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Front Desk Receptionist
Greater Family Health Center
Elgin, IL
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Greeted patients warmly and directed them to appropriate services.
- Answered phone calls and addressed patient inquiries promptly.
- Managed appointment scheduling using electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure smooth patient flow.
- Performed data entry into computer systems to maintain accurate records of customer information.
Education
Larkin High School
Elgin, ILAssociate of Science -
Elgin Community College
Elgin, ILSkills
- digital X-ray imaging
- Oral health education
- attention to detail
- organizational skills
- team collaboration
- effective communication
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Crystal Lake Smiles
04.2025 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Greater Family Health Center
01.2023 - 04.2025
Larkin High School
Associate of Science -
Elgin Community College