Zaira Hernandez
New Castle ,CO
Summary
Dynamic Lead Dental Assistant with 15+ years of working in the dental field, proven leadership at AKD, enhancing team efficiency through effective training and streamlined patient scheduling. Skilled in restorative procedures and patient relations, also with previous experience working and managing the front office. I am committed to delivering exceptional Quality patient care and eager to continue learning and growing in the dental field.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
AKD
Glenwood Springs, CO
05.2008 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of dental assisting team, ensuring compliance with best practices and safety standards.
- Trained new staff on procedures, equipment usage, and patient management techniques to enhance team efficiency.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and treatment plans, improving workflow and reducing wait times.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of office protocols for infection control and sterilization processes.
- Team work schedule, time cards, vacations request and day off approvals.
- Explanation of treatment and procedure guidelines.
- Restoration treatment - composite fillings and sealants on primary and permanent dentition. SSC and space-maintainers on primary teeth.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yampah Mountain
Glenwood Springs, CO05.2006
Skills
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient charting
- Patient relations
- Restorative procedures
- Dental office administration
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Four-handed procedures
- Exam room setups
- Complex Problem-solving
- Bilingual
- Fast learner
- Reliable
- Leadership Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Office management
- Billing/accounts
- Processing Insurance claims/payments
Certification
EDDA
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
AKD
05.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
Yampah Mountain