Maritza Gunelic
Springdale
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Registered Dental Assistant with proven expertise at Community Clinic in patient care excellence and sterilization techniques. Skilled in electronic charting and appointment scheduling, I effectively enhanced patient flow and education, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment while supporting dental procedures and maintaining meticulous records.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Community Clinic
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort before dental procedures.
- Sterilized and organized dental instruments to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Supported dentists during examinations by providing necessary tools and materials.
- Managed patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices and post-procedure care.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow for efficient clinic operations.
- Maintained cleanliness of treatment areas to promote a safe environment for patients.
- 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.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
Front Desk Receptionist
Community Clinic
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Greeted and assisted visitors, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Managed multi-line phone system, efficiently directing calls to appropriate departments.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained calendar for executives, optimizing time management.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring timely distribution to relevant personnel.
- Maintained front desk area, promoting professionalism through organization and cleanliness.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Salvador
El SalvadorBachelor of Nursing - NURSING
IEPROES
EL SALVADOR08-2008
Skills
- Time management capabilities
- Electronic charting
- Oral hygiene education
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Patient records management
- Patient care excellence
- Appointment scheduling efficiency
- Dental radiography
- Dental procedure assistance
- Dental office administration
- Insurance claims processing
- Multitasking
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- X-ray processing
- Sanitation protocols
- Patient education
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- Licensed REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT
- ENGLISH COURSE CERTIFICATION
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Community Clinic
05.2023 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Community Clinic
05.2022 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
El Salvador
Bachelor of Nursing - NURSING
IEPROES
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