Yareline Santiago
Lakewood,OH
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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Mariam Makram-Rofial,DDs
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Served as a liaison between the dentist''s office and local schools/community organizations creating awareness about oral healthcare.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- 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.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Education
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Coyahoga Community Collage
Cleveland, OH10.2023
Skills
- Clinical Support
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Services
- Inventory Management
- Equipment Sterilization
- Dental Impressions
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Scheduling
- Dental Radiography
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Team Collaboration
- Dental Staff Assistance
- Sanitation Protocols
- X-Ray Processing
- Dental Staff Support
- Regulatory Compliance
- Treatment Room Setup
- Knowledgeable in Software
- Sterilization Techniques
- Electronic Charting
- Dental Records
- Instrument Sterilization Techniques
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Dental Procedure Preparation
- Teeth Cleaning Assistance
- Dental Material Handling
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Organizational Skills
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team Collaboration Abilities
- Equipment Maintenance
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Instrument Sterilization
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Languages
Spanish and English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Mariam Makram-Rofial,DDs
11.2023 - Current
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Coyahoga Community Collage
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