Carla Ramirez
Glendale Heights
Summary
Driven and friendly individual who is passionate to learn and grow. Exceptional experience in relationship building and Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and proper instruction to support optimal oral health o Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant/Business Assistant
Hamilton Lakes Dentistry
Itasca
02.2024 - Current
- Assisting dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety using 4 hand dentistry.
- Assisting with Cosmetic procedures as bonding, veneers and crowns.
- Temporary crown fabrication, itero scanning.
- Assisting with TMD, Sleep Apnea and reconstructive treatment
- High end patient care
- Prepared treatment rooms, steri of instruments and organizing supplies.
- Educated patients on oral health practices and post-treatment care.
- Collaborated with the dental team to streamline office operations.
- In charge of inventory of dental supplies, placing supply orders on a monthly based and coordination with supply reps.
- OSHA lead, making sure the office is under OSHA guidelines and documentation.
- Nitrous and CPR certified.
- Monitored patient flow to maximize efficiency in the clinic schedule.
- Insurance verifications and billing.
- Deep understanding of HIPAA and patient privacy
- Scheduling new and returning patients.
- Treatment plans presentation in patient friendly language.
Hairstylist and Makeup Artist
Self Employed Services
Wheaton
04.2017 - Current
- I travel to deliver on location services for one or multiple clients.Bridal is my specialty and have completed hundreds of bridal parties.
- Very comfortable with hairstyling, makeup, customizing lash application and airbrush.
- I have my own kit that I have customized over the year’s for both hair and makeup.
- Consulted with clients to determine desired hairstyles and preferences.
- Follow strict sanitation protocols and ensure a clean station and application for all my clients.
- https://www.instagram.com/glam_by_karla26?igsh=MTJ2MjFlc3JtNDQ3aQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Dental Assistant/Business Assistant
Heartland Dental
Lockport
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Assisted Doctor in multiple procedures ranging from simple restorations, endodontic, digital impressions and Invisalign treatment using 4 handed dentistry.
- Pre screening of patient exams and obtaining X-rays, pre heating treatment in patient friendly language.
- Focused on patient care and bedside manner, post operative care instructions.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Maintained OSHA compliance as an OSHA coordinator.
- Efficiently ran 3 doctor columns.
- Trained new dental assistants on office procedures and patient care techniques.
- Cross trained for front office position.
- Experience with Dentrix.
- Greeted and checked out patient’s.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently.
- Insurance verifications, Presented treatment plans and insurance billing.
Beauty Advisor
Lancôme
Various locations
11.2016 - 04.2021
- Consulting clients on their skin care and makeup concerns while being able to achieve high daily sales goal.
- Was a temporary counter manager in an absence of one, this consisted of setting sales goals for the counter, creating schedules and overseeing events as well as everyday operations.
- Demonstrated product application techniques to educate clients on proper usage.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability for customer needs.
- Conducted skin assessments to recommend personalized beauty solutions effectively.
- Organized promotional displays to highlight new product launches and seasonal
- Worked at multiple department stores as a representative of the company. Attended multiple trainings for guest services, enhancing techniques and customer relations.
- Performed sales activities such as cashiering, stocking shelves, inventory management and customer service.
- Created a positive shopping experience for each customer through effective communication skills.
Stylist
Drytini
Lombard
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Blow dry, style and create up-dos for weddings, proms, makeup applications and air brush.
- Styled clients' hair according to their preferences and latest trends.
- Consulted with clients to determine desired looks and styling techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of styling tools and workstations.
- Educated clients on hair care products and maintenance techniques.
Beauty Concierge
Target
Glendale Heights
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Meet sales goals by consulting guests and providing information on makeup, skincare, and hair care products.
Office Assistant
Liberty Partners Management
Wheaton
03.2013 - 08.2014
- Answered phone calls, booked appointments for unit showings, maintained orderly schedule
- Assisted with apartment showings
- Followed up with leasing leads
- Maintained relationships with guests
Education
High School -
Glenbard North High School
Associate's degree - Cosmetology
College of Dupage
Skills
- Bilingual-Spanish
- Fast learner
- Excellent communication
- Excellent sales skills
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Dental Assistant/Business Assistant
Hamilton Lakes Dentistry
02.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant/Business Assistant
Heartland Dental
05.2021 - 02.2024
Hairstylist and Makeup Artist
Self Employed Services
04.2017 - Current
Beauty Advisor
Lancôme
11.2016 - 04.2021
Stylist
Drytini
05.2014 - 05.2017
Beauty Concierge
Target
03.2014 - 02.2016
Office Assistant
Liberty Partners Management
03.2013 - 08.2014
High School -
Glenbard North High School
Associate's degree - Cosmetology
College of Dupage