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.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
DR ROCCO'S SPECIALIZED DENTAL & DERMA CENTER LLC
ABU DHABI
04.2015 - Current
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 2 procedures daily.
Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
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.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
Purchasing Officer
SEHA EMIRATES HOSPITAL
ABU DHABI
02.2014 - 04.2015
Maintained documentation for all purchases.
Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
Dental Assistant
DR ROCCO'S SPECIALIZED DENTAL & DERMA CENTER LLC
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
01.2004 - 12.2013
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
SWEDISH MEDICAL AND DENTAL CENTER
ABU DHABI
06.2000 - 06.2003
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING, PHILIPPINE RN, DHA Passer
SOUTHEAST ASIAN COLLEGE INC
N RAMIREZ STREET QUEZON CITY PHILIPPINES
Associate of Science - Nursing Assistance, AMCA PASSER