Lailah Evora
New Bedford
Summary
Compassionate caregiver committed to delivering exceptional patient care and addressing individual needs. Dependable team player with a strong ability to adapt to evolving policies and responsibilities. Seeks to enhance skills while contributing to organizational success through hard work and attention to detail.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
High Tide Dental
Cape Elizabeth
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Maintain precise patient records and dental charts while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and clinic protocols for seamless care coordination.
- Maintain comprehensive patient records and dental charts while ensuring strict HIPAA compliance, facilitating seamless care coordination between dental professionals.
- Coordinate patient scheduling and insurance verification processes, optimizing clinic workflow, and reducing appointment wait times.
- Assist chairside during dental procedures, while anticipating the dentist's needs and ensuring patient comfort throughout treatments.
- Streamline front desk operations by implementing efficient check-in procedures and managing insurance claims for an improved patient experience.
- Monitored and maintained dental inventory systems to ensure adequate supply levels while adhering to budget guidelines.
- Orchestrated dual-role responsibilities in clinical assistance and front desk operations, ensuring smooth transitions and operational excellence.
- Managed daily office operations and led morning huddles to align team on schedule and patient needs, enhancing communication and workflow.
Dental Assistant
New England Dental Specialists
New Bedford
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Prepared patients for dental work, maintained infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, set up instrument trays, and assisted with dental procedures to ensure a safe and efficient treatment environment.
- Exposing dental X-rays from dental diagnostics, and caring for dental X-ray equipment.
- Collecting and recording medical and dental histories, and patient vital signs.
- Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care.
- Provided postoperative instructions based on dentist's guidelines.
- Acted as receptionist, managed calls, scheduled appointments, and coordinated with insurance providers to streamline patient flow.
- Managed household activities to create an organized environment, led daily huddles to ensure effective office operations.
Dental Assistant
Perfect Smiles Dentistry
Westport
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted two dentists chairside, providing instruments, anticipating what they may need, and providing accurate patient information.
- Assisted with level II and level III sedation to ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
- Scanned for night guards, Invisalign.
- Scanned and designed crowns.
- Managed notes and organized room order to support efficient workflow for dentists.
- Educated patients on dental care practices while providing compassionate support.
- Ensured patient comfort during dental procedures by adjusting settings and providing support.
Dental Assistant
Paul M. Medeiros INC.
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted dentist chairside during procedures, ensuring effective sterilization and infection control.
Education
Bachelor - Computer Science
Umass Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA05-2028
High School Degree - Dental Assisting
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School
New Bedford, MA06-2022
Skills
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Active listening
- Patience
- Fast learning
- Customer service
- Work ethic
- Working in a fast-paced environment
- Collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Organization
- Cultural awareness
- Critical thinking
Certification
- CPR certification
- CareerSafe Online Training
- OSHA certification
- National Honors Society
Timeline
Dental Assistant
High Tide Dental
08.2024 - 07.2025
Dental Assistant
Perfect Smiles Dentistry
03.2023 - 01.2024
Dental Assistant
Paul M. Medeiros INC.
06.2021 - 06.2022
Dental Assistant
New England Dental Specialists
01.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor - Computer Science
Umass Dartmouth
High School Degree - Dental Assisting
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School