Elizabeth Martinez
Hemet
Summary
Registered dental assistant with extensive experience in chair-side support and front office administration. Proven expertise in infection control, patient education, and accurate record-keeping. Contributed to a welcoming office environment and efficient patient management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant/Front office receptionist
Riverside San Bernardino County Indian Health Inc.
San Jacinto
02.2014 - Current
- Assist the dentist during routine and advanced procedures to enhance patient care.
- Sterilized instruments and sanitized areas to maintain a safe, clean dental environment.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, preventing cavities and protecting enamel.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home health care guidelines.
- Scheduled appointments and managed phone communications to optimize patient flow.
- Input patient data to enhance record-keeping accuracy and streamline administrative processes.
- Pre-authorized insurance claims to expedite treatment approvals.
Orthodontic Assistant
Bright Now Dental
Hemet
03.2012 - 02.2014
- Set up examination rooms, ensuring sterilization of equipment and instruments for patient safety.
- Supported orthodontists during procedures, improving treatment delivery and patient experience.
- Captured x-ray images and impressions of patients' teeth and mouths for accurate diagnostics.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and effective orthodontic care.
- Maintained instrument sterilization protocols in compliance with OSHA standards.
- Managed appointment scheduling and follow-up communications to streamline patient flow and enhance service.
Dental Assistant
Bright Now Dental
Hemet
11.2010 - 03.2012
- Delivered chair-side assistance during dental procedures, facilitating seamless workflow and enhancing patient experience.
- Prepared instruments and materials for dentists, enhancing readiness for procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Maintained patient records and updated treatment plans in Dentrix for accurate tracking.
- Sterilized equipment to uphold compliance with safety protocols and standards.
- Coordinated inventory of dental supplies, ensuring timely orders to maintain uninterrupted operations.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA11-2010
High School Diploma -
Hemet High School
Hemet, CA05-2004
Skills
- Dental Radiography Certified
- Infection control proficiency
- OSHA/HIPAA certified
- Dentrix Software proficient
- NexGen Software proficient
- Patient management
- Insurance billing
- Treatment planning
- Inventory management
- Front office/ Clerical training
- Bilingual Spanish proficiency
- Customer Service
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant/Front office receptionist
Riverside San Bernardino County Indian Health Inc.
02.2014 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Bright Now Dental
03.2012 - 02.2014
Dental Assistant
Bright Now Dental
11.2010 - 03.2012
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Hemet High School