Michelle Ortiz
Marana
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with 3 years of experience performing dental procedures and building rapport with staff and patients. Passionate team player who actively seeks opportunities to participate on new and various hands-on trainings to build a successful career.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Pueblo Dental Center
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Performed radiographs for 8-10 patients daily and provided chairside assistance for restorative and surgical procedures.
- Sterilized dental instruments, equipment, and prepared six treatment rooms daily for optimal office setting and patient safety.
- Spearheaded clinical note-taking that resulted in 100% positive feedback from dentist due to improved clarity on patient records.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and communicated treatment plans.
- Assisted with full mouth reconstruction procedures
- Nobel and Straumann proficient
- Sent RX electronically as needed
- Referral appointment established with Specialists
- Create and submit pre-authorizations as needed
Dental Assisting Extern
El Rio Dental
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Prepared examination rooms and dental trays for procedures
- Performed coronal polishing for both adult and children
- Educated patients on proper oral at home care
- Assisted with hygiene periodontal charting entries
- Aided in chairside assisting with extractions
- Completed referral forms and scanning of documents for patient records.
Dental Assisting Extern
Marana Sky Dental
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Maintained clean, sterile, and positive environments optimizing patient comfort and safety
- Gained experience exposing and processing dental X- rays, chairside assisting with extractions, impactions, fillings, implants, local anesthesia, and suture placements/removals.
- Improved patient comfort by providing efficient and gentle dental care during procedures.
Assistant Business Manager
E&S Ring Management
01.2006 - 12.2018
- Supervised leasing department, rent collection, accounts payables, accounts receivables
- Utilized computer skills to perform all office tasks, problem solving, vendor relations, and provide on-site training for all new staff.
- Assisted in performance evaluations of employees, providing constructive feedback for professional development.
Education
Dental Assisting Certificate - Dental Assisting
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05.2021
Radiology Certification -
Dental Assisting National Board
05.2021
CPR Certification -
American Red Cross
12.2020
GED -
Pima Community College
06.2019
Skills
- Dentrix
- Dental Implants
- Dental Radiography
- Equipment Sterilization
- Appointment Scheduling
- Bilingual
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Dental impressions
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- X-Ray Processing
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Pueblo Dental Center
05.2021 - 05.2024
Dental Assisting Extern
El Rio Dental
03.2021 - 05.2021
Dental Assisting Extern
Marana Sky Dental
01.2021 - 03.2021
Assistant Business Manager
E&S Ring Management
01.2006 - 12.2018
Dental Assisting Certificate - Dental Assisting
Pima Community College
Radiology Certification -
Dental Assisting National Board
CPR Certification -
American Red Cross
GED -
Pima Community College
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