Fatima Benitez Cruz
Germantown
Summary
Resourceful Dental Assistant teamwork and communication to drive outstanding patient care. Efficient when prepping exam rooms and sterilizing tools and equipment using standard infection control procedures. Experienced with extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Resolves problems and handles issues quickly while following protocols. Representative who follows policies and procedures, while offering a friendly customer environment. Resourceful and organized with strengths in managing complex physical and computer-based filing systems.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Dental Assistant
Maryland Oral Surgery Associates
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive pre-operative care and preparation.
- Improved surgical efficiency with timely sterilization and organization of dental instruments.
- Ensured optimal patient safety through vigilant monitoring during surgeries and timely assistance to the surgeon.
- Reduced surgery downtime by maintaining a well-organized inventory of supplies and materials required for procedures.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, dentists, and other team members to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Promoted a positive clinic environment with exceptional customer service skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Aided in precise diagnosis by efficiently performing diagnostic imaging tasks such as x-rays and impressions.
- Delivered compassionate post-operative care, addressing concerns promptly and offering support throughout the healing process.
Dental Assistant
Rockville Dental Arts
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
- Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences
- Transferred instruments and provided suction during procedures.
- Followed infection-control standards and sanitization protocols to safeguard patients and staff.
- Took impressions and X-rays in support of patient evaluation and diagnostic care
- Offered gentle support and delivered compassionate care during dental procedures.
Dental Assistant
Olney Dental Center
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Providing great patient care.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
Lab Assistant
CBM Pathology
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Batch-scanned and indexed patient charts.
- Audited specimen integrity and identification.
- Managed both clinical and administrative duties in a medical office settings.
- Communicated with patients by phone and via written correspondence.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and workstation in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Followed safety procedures when handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Reviewed patient reports for accuracy before release
Dental Assistant
Montgomery Village Dental Center
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings.
- Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
- Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Education
High School Diploma - Health Information Management
Liceo Cristiano Rev, Juan Bueno
Montgomery College, Rockville, MD
Skills
- Sterilization Techniques
- Preoperative Preparation
- Dental Instrument Knowledge
- Postoperative Care
- Radiographic Imaging
- Dental Impressions
- Implant Placement Assistance
Certification
X-ray Certification
Contact - Summary
Empathic, effective and motivated who combines clinical experience with compassion to meet the challenges facing today's healthcare organizations. Looking to join a medical team dedicated upholding the highest standards of patient care. Understanding of office operations.
References
References available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Surgical Dental Assistant
Maryland Oral Surgery Associates
08.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Rockville Dental Arts
08.2020 - 07.2022
Dental Assistant
Olney Dental Center
12.2019 - 08.2020
Dental Assistant
Montgomery Village Dental Center
07.2019 - 12.2019
Lab Assistant
CBM Pathology
03.2017 - 07.2019
High School Diploma - Health Information Management
Liceo Cristiano Rev, Juan Bueno
Montgomery College, Rockville, MD
X-ray Certification
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