Erick Borja
National City
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Lead Dental Assistant at OPSAM Health Dental, skilled in dental radiography and patient education. Proven track record in enhancing treatment efficiency and maintaining high standards of care. Adept in inventory management and multilingual communication, ensuring optimal patient experiences and streamlined operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
OPSAM Health Dental
2835 Highland Ave Ste A National City CA 91950
07.2024 - Current
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Dental Assistant
Dr. David B. Littlefield DDS
Chula Vista, CA
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Dental Assistant
Affinity Dental of Hillcrest
San Diego, CA
02.2015 - 04.2024
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Hospital Corpsman Dental Assistant
US Navy Reserves
San Diego, CA
05.2014 - 09.2021
- Maintained detailed records of patients'' medical histories, exam findings, and treatment plans to facilitate efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Monitored vital signs and documented temperature, pulse and blood pressure to assess patient condition.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Assisted in medical examinations, treatments and procedures for diverse conditions and patient populations.
- Performed as Work Center Supervisor delegating both active duty and civilian personnel to assist Dental Officers in processing Marine recruits during their boot camp period.
Education
No Degree - Hospital Corpsman Dental Assistant
US Navy New Accession Training Program
Houston, TX01-2015
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Our Lady of Fatima University
PhilippinesSkills
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Oral surgery assistance
- Patient education and counseling
- Digital X-ray expertise
- Dental software proficiency
- Multilingual communication
- Knowledgeable in ECW
- Inventory management
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Coronal Polishing Certificate
- Infection Control Certification
- California Dental X-ray Certification
- Dental Practice Act Certification
Languages
English
Professional Working
Filipino-Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
OPSAM Health Dental
07.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. David B. Littlefield DDS
04.2024 - 07.2024
Dental Assistant
Affinity Dental of Hillcrest
02.2015 - 04.2024
Hospital Corpsman Dental Assistant
US Navy Reserves
05.2014 - 09.2021
No Degree - Hospital Corpsman Dental Assistant
US Navy New Accession Training Program
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Our Lady of Fatima University