Elizabeth Perez
Monroe
Summary
Proficient dental assistant known for exceptional organizational skills and effective communication. Experienced in chairside support and educating patients, committed to enhancing patient comfort and safety during dental procedures. Detail-oriented dental assistant with expertise in patient care and safety protocols. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. P.L Jeffries and Associates, PA-Monroe
Monroe
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-ups for seamless operations.
- Took dental radiographs and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided chairside support during complex treatments to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Dental Assistant
Dental Artemisa
Habana
06.2008 - 07.2010
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-ups for seamless operations.
- Took dental radiographs and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided chairside support during complex treatments to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Education
D.A -
D.A Academy of North Carolina
Charlotte, NC05-2023
Associate of Science -
Faculta De Ciencias Medicas
La Habana 07-2010
Skills
- Chairside assistance
- Dental radiography
- Electronic health records
- Sterilization procedures
- Patient education
- Appointment scheduling
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. P.L Jeffries and Associates, PA-Monroe
05.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dental Artemisa
06.2008 - 07.2010
D.A -
D.A Academy of North Carolina
Associate of Science -
Faculta De Ciencias Medicas
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