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DENTAL ASSISTANT
Summary

Motivated Dental Assistant, certified in CPR, Fire Safety Management, and Dental Oral Imaging. Is adequately experienced in working with patients to promote oral health. Respectful in communicating with patients and conscientious about educating on key dental topics. Excellent command of standard procedures, including sterilization, X-rays, and chairside assistance.

Skills
  • Exam room setups
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Taking X-rays
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Knowledgeable in Eaglesoft and Sidexus
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Patient records gathering
  • Medical records management
  • Dental staff support
  • Restorative procedures
  • Emergency response knowledge
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Troubleshooting
  • Flexible
  • Analytical
  • Active listening
  • Time management
  • Basic math
  • Problem resolution
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operations
  • Safe food handling
  • Service prioritization
  • Team management
  • Work ethic
  • Organizational skills
  • PPE use
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team building
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Customer service
  • Communication
Experience
Dental AssistantJan 2021 to Current
Company Name － City, State
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
  • Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Sandwich ArtistFeb 2020 to May 2020
Company Name － City, State
  • Prepared food items such as deli and hot sandwiches to meet customer specifications.
  • Organized food preparation stations and replenished supplies regularly.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized for maximum efficiency.
  • Stored food in designated containers and proper storage locations to prevent spoilage, cross-contamination and illnesses.
Delivery Driver:Mar 2019 to Aug 2019
Company Name － City, State
  • Perform customer service duties such as answering phone calls, taking orders, correcting orders, as well as store maintenance such as daily cleaning.
  • Navigated complex urban and rural delivery routes flawlessly and delivered 85% of hot pizza and side orders at or before quoted times.
  • Communicated with customers cheerfully and built lasting and loyal business relationships with repeat delivery customers, resulting in long-term business and referrals.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
Cap 2 StockerAug 2018 to Mar 2019
Company Name － City, State
  • Unload trucks, pull pallets, assist customers in finding items, stock shelves reaching specific deadlines.
  • Zoned assigned areas, including arranging supplies, merchandising products and removing damaged items.
  • Helped customers on floor with locating, reaching and selecting merchandise.
Service ChampionApr 2018 to Jun 2018
Company Name － City, State
  • Provided every customer with friendly service, answered menu questions and submitted orders.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
  • Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
  • Closely adhered to food safety and sanitation procedures established by company and regulatory agencies.
Customer Service​ ​RepresentativeJun 2017 to Sep 2017
Company Name － City, State
  • Managed jet ski equipment, educated customers on proper function of equipment, rescued customers and inoperable equipment and fueled jet skis.
  • Kept operations in full compliance with federal and state water safety standards.
  • Educated guests on safe procedures to reduce risk of injury.
Teacher AssistantJul 2013 to Jun 2017
Company Name － City, State
  • Tutored students in reading, writing, and mathematics, assisted in classroom preparations, retrieved material from administration and assist in classroom management.
  • Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
  • Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities.
  • Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
  • Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
Education and Training
Some College (No Degree), Dental AssistingMohave Community College － City

GPA: 3.0

RHS board certified dental radiographer.

High School DiplomaMay 2018Mohave​ ​High​ ​School － City

AZ-State certification in Fire Safety

2.5 GPA

Some College (No Degree), General StudiesMaricopa Community Colleges - Chandler-Gilbert Community College － City, State

Focused on cultural identification such a holocaust studies within humanities.

3.0 GPA

Personal Information

I am epileptic due to AVM brain surgery in 2014. Since then I have done extensive research on what can aid in my focal seizure disorder. i have overcome stroke leaving me blind in my right peripheral vision.

Languages
English (primary) Basics​ ​of​ ​Spanish (understands some words and can read some)
Certifications
  • CPR certified by American Health Association. basic life support
  • RHS-LORP AZ-DANB radiation health and safety for x-ray
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School Attended

  • Mohave Community College
  • Mohave​ ​High​ ​School
  • Maricopa Community Colleges - Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Dental Assistant
  • Sandwich Artist
  • Delivery Driver:
  • Cap 2 Stocker
  • Service Champion
  • Customer Service​ ​Representative
  • Teacher Assistant

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree) , Dental Assisting
    High School Diploma May 2018
    Some College (No Degree) , General Studies

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