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Fabiola Ramírez Chaves

Fabiola Ramírez Chaves

Maxillofacial Radiologist
San Ramón

Summary

With four years of experience in the dental field, I have developed strong administrative skills and specialized in my area of expertise. Throughout my career, I have prioritized following the guidance of my superiors, allowing me to handle more complex tasks. Additionally, I have effectively managed a team of 12 subordinates, providing them with guidance and support.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Dental Assistant

Clinica Dr. Alexis Hernández
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed and six-handed dentistry, and other chair-side duties.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists' evaluations.

Radiologist

Sonrisas Para Todos
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Identified areas for improvement within the department's workflow processes, implementing changes that resulted in increased efficiency.
  • Delivered comprehensive interpretation of various imaging tests to consulting physicians.
  • Administered radiopaque solutions for imaging of internal structures and organs to assist in the diagnosis of acute and chronic conditions.
  • Provided radiological consulting for image evaluation via telemedicine to rural areas.
  • Conducted radiological procedures requiring image-guided interventions.
  • Performed diagnostic imaging procedures, such as positron emission tomography (PET) and computer tomography (CT), in addition to traditional x-ray imaging, in support of physician teams engaged in patient treatments.

Dental Assistant and Radiologist

Cosmetic Dental Care and Implant Center
San Jose
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • In charge of keeping track of stock and purchase of supplies required for procedures.
  • In charge of communicating with suppliers to conduct purchases.
  • In charge of analyzing imaging and submitting diagnostics through email.

Radiologist

Edental Especialidades Dentales
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • In charge of keeping track of stock and purchase of supplies required for procedures.
  • In charge of communicating with suppliers to conduct purchases.
  • In charge of analyzing imaging and submitting a diagnostic through email.

Dental Assistant

Freelancer
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Carried out assistance for multiple physicians who were consulted by other clinics.

Radiologist

GoodMed
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Identified areas for improvement within the department''s workflow processes, implementing changes that resulted in increased efficiency.
  • Delivered comprehensive interpretation of various imaging tests to consulting physicians.
  • Administered radiopaque solutions for imaging of internal structures and organs to assist in diagnosis of acute and chronic conditions.
  • Provided radiological consulting for image evaluation via telemedicine to rural areas.
  • Conducted radiological procedures requiring image-guided interventions.
  • Performed diagnostic imaging procedures such as positron emission tomography (PET), computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in addition to traditional x-ray imaging in support of physician teams engaged in patient treatments.
  • Ordered panoramic, cephalometric, periapical imaging tests to diagnose interproximal cavities, overflowing dental filling, mouth ulcers, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, among several other conditions in support of care team efforts.
  • Monitored practice budget closely to prepare financial reports for monthly board of directors meetings.
  • Reduced radiology department wait times by 133 hours on a quarterly basis by efficiently scheduling and performing diagnostic procedures.

Education

Technical Diploma - Dental Assisting

Universidad FUNDEPOS
San Jose, Costa Rica
05.2001 - 01.2019

Technical Diploma - Radiology

Instituto Plerus
05.2001 -

Certificate - Medical Emergencies At Dental Clinics

Universidad FUNDEPOS
09.2019

Certificate - CPR And Heimlich Maneuver

Universidad FUNDEPOS
09.2019

Certificate - Dental Equipment Maintenance

SERTECA
09.2019

Certificate - Safe Use of X-Ray Equipment

Universidad FUNDEPOS
09.2019

Certificate - Safe Use of Nitrous Oxide

Universidad FUNDEPOS
02.2020

Certificate - Basics of Periodontics

Universidad FUNDEPOS
09.2019

Skills

Self-directed learning

Creative thinking

Fast learner

Pressure management

Team-worker

Critical thinking

Time management

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Detail oriented

Conflict Resolution

Microsoft Office

Fluent in Spanish, German, English, French, and Portuguese

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Portuguese
Limited Working

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Freelancer
03.2022 - 12.2022

Radiologist

GoodMed
03.2022 - 01.2023

Radiologist

Edental Especialidades Dentales
09.2021 - 12.2021

Dental Assistant and Radiologist

Cosmetic Dental Care and Implant Center
03.2021 - 08.2021

Radiologist

Sonrisas Para Todos
02.2020 - 08.2020

Dental Assistant

Clinica Dr. Alexis Hernández
01.2019 - 02.2020

Technical Diploma - Dental Assisting

Universidad FUNDEPOS
05.2001 - 01.2019

Technical Diploma - Radiology

Instituto Plerus
05.2001 -

Certificate - Medical Emergencies At Dental Clinics

Universidad FUNDEPOS

Certificate - CPR And Heimlich Maneuver

Universidad FUNDEPOS

Certificate - Dental Equipment Maintenance

SERTECA

Certificate - Safe Use of X-Ray Equipment

Universidad FUNDEPOS

Certificate - Safe Use of Nitrous Oxide

Universidad FUNDEPOS

Certificate - Basics of Periodontics

Universidad FUNDEPOS
Fabiola Ramírez ChavesMaxillofacial Radiologist