FELICIA VILLARREAL

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Professional Summary

Experienced and professional Oral Surgery Dental Anesthesia Assistant

Licenses

Certified Dental Anesthesia Assistant - DAANCE

Certified Registered Dental Assistant, by the State Board of Dental Examiners

CPR certified

Radiology Certified

Skill Highlights

Patient Education Patient scheduling

Dental procedure knowledge Direct patient care

Surgical procedure preparations Interpersonal communication

Extractions Digital radiology professional

Dental Implants Suture removal competency

Bone Graft Four-handed procedures

Facial fractures Post-extraction dressings

Orthognathic Disinfecting rooms and equipment

Facial Plastics Surgery Procedures OSHA training

Instrument sanitization Front office procedure

post-surgical care Payment processing

Professional Experience

Oral Surgery Assistant 10/2007 to Current

Dr. Michael Fuentes D.D.S Tomball, TX

Assisted the oral surgeon by preparing the surgical area ahead of time so that procedures could take place.

Completed complex surgical extractions of partially and fully impacted teeth that required a surgical handpiece for

sectioning of teeth and ostectomy.

Expertly managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs.

Gently and skillfully took and developed radiographs.

Consistently followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies.

Deftly operated air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances and surgical implements.

Thoroughly gathered and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.

Managed invoices and transaction receipts.

Taught staff about the latest dental research and techniques.

Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.

Prescribed antibiotics and other medications.

Routinely completed inventory, supply orders and restocked supplies.

Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.

Receptionist & Treament Coordicantor 06/2007

Dental One Stafford, TX

Conducted financial consultations with patient and set up payment plans.

Accurately completed chart audits per year.

Registered over new patients daily.

Answered and managed incoming calls and emails.

Verified, updated and entered patient information into system.

Managed invoices and transaction receipts. Collected payments from patients and arranged payment schedules.

Arranged documents for insurance claims. Completed office duties, including making appointments, contacting patients

for follow-ups, coordinating with insurance companies and handling any billing issues.

Oral Surgery Assistant 10/2002 to 05/2006

Oral & Facial Cosmetic Surgery, PA Houston, TX

Assisted the oral surgeon by preparing the surgical area ahead of time so that procedures could take place.

Took part in surgical procedures by assisting the oral surgeon in any way that was needed.

Completed complex surgical extractions of partially and fully impacted teeth that required a surgical handpiece for

sectioning of teeth and ostectomy.

Gently and skillfully took and developed radiographs.

Reviewed status of waiting room on a routine basis to ensure that patients were being seen in a timely fashion.

Oral Surgery Assistant 02/1996 to 09/2002

Dr. Sharon P Peterson D.D.S Houston, TX

Welcomed patients upon arrival, led them to the surgical area and helped to get them ready for their procedures.

Provided patients with a detailed education before surgery so that they understood the side effects and what medications

could be used to treat pain. Assisted the oral surgeon by preparing the surgical area ahead of time so that procedures

could take place.

Education and Training

High School Diploma 1995

Pasadena High School Pasadena, TX, United States

Dental Assistant Program 1996

Astrodome Dental Career Centers Houston, TX, United States

Associate of Science 2000

University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) Houston, TX, Harris

Community Service

Volunteer as a Youth Leader at Church, along with other different ministry's for the last ten years and still current.

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