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Ethel Pamela Lopez

Chicago

Summary

Talented Dental Assistant with 3 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level to any Job position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dr. Marjorie Vivit
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Dr. Jose Enriquez
07.2021 - 06.2023
  • Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
  • Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.

Cleaning Manager

Maricela Palomares
03.2016 - 01.2020
  • Maintained adequate supplies of cleaning materials and equipment and placed orders to conserve stock levels.
  • Trained staff on expected standards and quality of general cleaning, health and safety requirements and equipment operation.
  • Produced accurate and well planned health and safety risk assessments documenting safe work of cleaning staff.
  • Conducted recruitment, interview and selection processes to induct new staff in accordance with business policies.

Education

GED -

Steinmetz College Prep High School
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Creativity Enhancement
  • Motivational Skills
  • Leadership Development
  • Public Speaking
  • Time Management
  • Bilingual: English and Spanish

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dr. Marjorie Vivit
01.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Dr. Jose Enriquez
07.2021 - 06.2023

Cleaning Manager

Maricela Palomares
03.2016 - 01.2020

GED -

Steinmetz College Prep High School
Ethel Pamela Lopez