Dental Assistant/office Manager (Baytown, Pasadena, Clearlake, Friendswood, LaPort TX)

Date: 2012-10-26, 7:21AM CDT

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ABIGAIL GONZALES

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DR. PAUL ARCHIE D.D.S., BAYTOWN, TEXAS UNITED STATES

Dental Assistant, Jun 2004 -- Sep 2012

Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures.

Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.

Record treatment information in patient records.

Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.

Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.

Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.

Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.

Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.

Clean and polish removable appliances.

Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.

Pour, trim, and polish study casts.

Fabricate temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, and bands.

Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.

Make and confirm appointments.

Dental lab technician, Jun 2004 -- Sep 2012

Read prescriptions or specifications, and examine models and impressions, to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.

Create a model of patient's mouth by pouring plaster into a dental impression and allowing plaster to set.

Build and shape wax teeth, using small hand instruments and information from observations or dentists'

specifications.

Rebuild or replace linings, wire sections, and missing teeth to repair dentures.

Design and process orthodontic appliances.

Dental office Management, Jun 2004 -- Sep 2012

Direct or coordinate the supportive services department of a business, agency, or organization.

Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Set goals and deadlines for the department.

Acquire, distribute and store supplies.

Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.

Plan, administer and control budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies.

Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.

Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.

Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.

Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff.

Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and medical consultations.

Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.

Operate office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories and medical records.

Receive and route messages and documents such as laboratory results to appropriate staff.

Compile and record medical charts, reports, and correspondence, using typewriter or personal computer.

Transmit correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.

Maintain medical records, technical library and correspondence files.

Perform various clerical and administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.

EDUCATIONPARKVIEW BAPTIST SCHOOL, HOUSTON, TEXAS UNITED STATES

Completed coursework towards RDA

TSBDE Active 881 Registered Dental Assistant

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, acknowledges that Abigail Gonzales has successfully completed the course and State Board requirements.Texas State Board of Dental Examiners to monitor the administration or nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation conscious sedation.

OSHA Annual TrainingGreater Houston Dental Society

House Bill 300 Compliance Training Greater Houston Dental Society

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Great people skills and compassionate about the well being of the patients.

Week schedule and Minimum pay requirement

Mon-Thur 8-5 negotiable

$21hr negotiable

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