VANESSA PEREZ
Santa Maria,CA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in dental assisting, dental office management, patient care, and medical support. Cross-trained in both administrative and clinical dental operations, with experience assisting dentists during general dentistry and oral surgery procedures. Skilled in patient education, infection control, sterilization, digital X-rays, scheduling, staff supervision, and healthcare administration. Committed to providing excellent patient care while maintaining a professional, organized, and welcoming environment.
Resourceful Office Manager with many years of experience optimizing office procedures and overseeing operations. Skilled in schedule management, payroll administration, and business correspondence coordination. Disciplined and systematic professional thrives in high-pressure, team-based atmospheres.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager / Dental Assistant
Cali Dental
Paso Robles, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Administrative & Management Responsibilities
- Manage daily office operations, scheduling, and front desk activities.
- Supervise staff, coordinate schedules, and delegate responsibilities.
- Develop and implement office policies and procedures.
- Handle payroll, inventory management, supply ordering, and departmental budgets.
- Respond to patient inquiries, insurance questions, phone calls, and emails.
- Maintain accurate patient records and coordinate office meetings and activities.
- Manage patient check-in, appointment coordination, and overall office workflow.
- Clinical Dental Assistant Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during examinations, restorative procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and dental materials.
- Take digital dental X-rays, including bitewing, periapical, panoramic, and occlusal images.
- Take patient medical and dental histories and record vital signs.
- Monitor blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
- Sterilize instruments and disinfect treatment rooms according to infection control protocols.
- Assist with fillings, dental procedures, and other clinical treatments.
- Apply dental sealants and protective coatings.
- Educate patients on treatment procedures and postoperative care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient treatment records.
- Provide chairside assistance through suctioning, passing instruments, and preparing materials.
Certified Dental Assistant
Plum Tree Dental
Santa Maria, CA
10.2020 - Current
- Prepare patients for dental treatments and oral surgery procedures.
- Assist dentists during examinations, fillings, crowns, and extractions.
- Perform dental cleanings and assist with preventive dental care.
- Take dental X-rays and prepare images for dentist review.
- Set up and break down treatment rooms.
- Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments and equipment.
- Maintain infection control standards and aseptic techniques.
- Prepare dental materials and instrument trays.
- Maintain dental supplies and equipment inventory.
- Record treatment information in patient charts.
- Assist dental hygienists with procedures when needed.
Caregiver / Medical Technician (MedTech)
Marian Convent
Santa Maria, CA
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Assisted with medication administration and patient care.
- Monitored and recorded patient blood pressure and vital signs.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized medical equipment.
- Maintained medical supply inventory and stocked medical equipment.
- Inspected sterile supplies to ensure they were not expired.
- Operated sterilization equipment and documented test results.
- Reported defective medical equipment to supervisors.
- Scheduled appointments and answered incoming phone calls.
- Maintained patient files, records, faxing, and office documentation.
- Supported residents with daily care and comfort needs.
Direct Care Staff
Novelles Developmental Services
Santa Maria, CA
01.2012 - 10.2015
- Provided direct care and support to individuals with developmental needs.
- Monitored residents and documented behavioral reports.
- Assisted with medication administration.
- Planned and supervised recreational and educational activities.
- Encouraged independence and daily living skills.
- Prepared meals and maintained a clean and safe living environment.
- Provided emotional support and assistance with personal care.
- Observed individual needs and communicated concerns to appropriate staff.
Education
Early Childhood Education -
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CAHigh School Diploma -
Pioneer Valley High School
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CASkills
- Dental & Clinical Skills
- General Dentistry
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental X-Rays
- Dental Instrument Sterilization
- Infection Control
- Aseptic Technique
- Vital Signs
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Education
- EMR / EHR Documentation
- Surgical Instruments
- Healthcare & Patient Care
- Hospice Care
- Senior Care
- Dementia Care
- Memory Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Comfort
- Care Plans
- Emotional Support
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Administrative & Management
- Dental Office Management
- Practice Management
- Healthcare Administration
- Staff Supervision
- Scheduling and Coordination
- Payroll Processing
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- HIPAA Compliance
- Office Operations
- Dental office operations
- Patient scheduling
- Inventory management
- Supply ordering
- Infection control
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Technical support
- Training and coaching
- Staff training
- Clear oral/written communication
Personal Information
- Driving License: Non-CDL Class C Driver's License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the United States for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Certification
- COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Dental X-Ray Certified
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Infection Control Certified
- HIPAA Certified
- Coronal Polishing Certified
- Dental Sealants Certified
- Certified Medication Technician
- Authorized to work in the United States for any employer
- Dental X-Ray Certification
- CPR / First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Infection Control Certification
- HIPAA Certification
- Coronal Polishing Certification
- Dental Sealants Certification
- Non-CDL Class C Driver's License
Timeline
Office Manager / Dental Assistant
Cali Dental
03.2021 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant
Plum Tree Dental
10.2020 - Current
Caregiver / Medical Technician (MedTech)
Marian Convent
08.2017 - 02.2019
Direct Care Staff
Novelles Developmental Services
01.2012 - 10.2015
Early Childhood Education -
Allan Hancock College
High School Diploma -
Pioneer Valley High School
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Allan Hancock College