Dynamic Orthodontic Dental Assistant with proven expertise at Santa Clarita Orthodontics in managing orthodontic records and enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in orthodontic wire changes and patient scheduling, I consistently identified workflow improvements, resulting in increased efficiency. Committed to patient education and safety, I uphold the highest standards of care and compliance.
Work History
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Santa Clarita Orthodontics
Generated detailed patient records with accuracy, maintaining proper documentation of treatments and progress
Assisted orthodontists in performing complex treatments, ensuring precise execution of tasks and high-quality results.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices to maintain healthy teeth during orthodontic treatment phases.
Upheld strict privacy protocols when handling sensitive patient information as per HIPAA regulations.
Maintained a sterile work environment to uphold safety standards and prevent crosscontamination
Identified opportunities for improvement within office workflow, providing suggestions for process enhancements that resulted in increased efficiency.
Consistently provided exceptional customer service, contributing to increased patient satisfaction rates within the practice.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety..
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
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