Jenny Marcela Giraldo Zuluaga
East Boston
Summary
Dynamic Lead Registered Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Prudential Dental Associates, excelling in infection control and patient education. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and efficient assistance during complex procedures. Skilled in inventory management and committed to maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring a safe environment for all.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Prudential Dental Associates
575 Boylston St Boston MA 02116
09.2017 - 02.2025
- Coordinated team schedules to maximize productivity while maintaining a positive work-life balance for staff members.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, easing anxieties through clear communication about their treatments.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing costs by optimizing order frequency and amounts.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry advancements and best practices in dental care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate dental assistance during various procedures.
- Maintained strict sterilization protocols, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for patients and staff.
- Gathered detailed medical history from patients before beginning any treatment plan which contributed towards more effective treatments.
- Assisted in complex dental procedures, resulting in successful treatments and reduced recovery times.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure proper function and longevity of tools.
- Trained new dental assistants, providing guidance on best practices and ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Dr Dental
373 Broadway Chelsea MA 02150
07.2010 - 09.2017
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate dental assistance during various procedures.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing costs by optimizing order frequency and amounts.
- Performed radiographic examinations accurately while adhering to safety guidelines; ensuring proper diagnosis support for dentists.
- Trained new dental assistants, providing guidance on best practices and ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated team schedules to maximize productivity while maintaining a positive work-life balance for staff members.
Education
Dental Assistant
Boston Career Institute (BCI Inc)
Brookline MA04.2010
Skills
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient charting
- Appointment scheduling
- Endodontic procedures
- Equipment sterilization
- Dental radiography
- Oral surgery assistance
- Patient education and counseling
- Digital X-ray expertise
- Prosthodontics experience
- Orthodontic support
- Multilingual communication
- Periodontics
- Dentrix proficiency
- Inventory management
- Regulatory compliance
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Oral X-rays
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Prudential Dental Associates
09.2017 - 02.2025
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Dr Dental
07.2010 - 09.2017
Dental Assistant
Boston Career Institute (BCI Inc)