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Jessica Claire
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Summary

Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability. Multi-talented Dental Assistant with 5 years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort. Friendly Dental Assistant with 2 years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff. Multi-talented Dental Assistant with 2 years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort. Patient-oriented Dental Assistant bringing over 2 years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service. Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice. Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Motivated high school student with a track record of academic excellence looking for part-time work. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills.

Skills
  • Sterilization Techniques
  • Dentrix Proficiency
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Dental Staff Support
Experience
Dental Assistant, 02/2023 to Current
Family Health Centers Of San Diego, Inc.Oceanside, CA,
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
  • Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
  • Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
  • Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
  • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Daycare Worker, 01/2021 to 10/2022
Lemonade Inc.Columbus, OH,
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
  • Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
  • Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
  • Conducted reading classes for children to build foundational knowledge.
  • Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
  • Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
  • Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
  • Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
  • Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
  • Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
Certified Babysitter, 01/2016 to 07/2019
Incredible Sitters AgencyCity, STATE,
  • Kept environments safe and removed hazards.
  • Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
  • Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
  • Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Helped complete homework, school projects and chores.
  • Supervised and cared for children ages 0 month to 14 years.
  • Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
  • Created safe environment for children by removing hazards and developing appropriate boundaries and rules.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
  • Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
  • Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Used organization and time management skills to multitask and keep children on set schedules.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Organized creative activities to develop children's physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
  • Helped prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
  • Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
  • Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Taught reading, arts and crafts and lap play to encourage intellectual development.
  • Provided direct-care services for children of varying ages.
  • Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
  • Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children.
  • Engaged in after-school activities by assisting with sports practice and homework assignments.
  • Took children to and from school and extra-curricular activities.
  • Transported children to schools, social outings and medical appointments.
  • Tutored children in multiple school subjects to boost educational performance.
  • Assigned age-appropriate chores to encourage self-confidence and responsibility.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.
  • Traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Front Desk Receptionist, 06/2013 to 11/2015
Bay Harbor Isla MoradaCity, STATE,
  • Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
  • Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
  • Received incoming calls and coordinated with staff to fulfill customer requests.
  • Greeted visitors to provide information and direct to appropriate personnel.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and managed calls by routing to proper extensions or taking messages.
  • Explained policies and procedures to visitors.
  • Completed basic bookkeeping and document filing.
  • Prepared daily shift close reports and balanced cash register to accurately reflect transactions.
  • Signed for packages, recorded deliveries and distributed to personnel.
  • Input customer data into reservation systems and updated to reflect room changes.
  • Responded to inquiries and room requests made online, by phone and via email.
  • Worked with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address and resolve building and room issues.
  • Preserved office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via reception desk.
  • Drafted professional business documents, spreadsheets and correspondence.
  • Showed off dining areas, pool, spa and fitness center to prospective and current guests.
  • Greeted customers, answered general questions and directed to appropriate locations.
  • Scheduled appointments and maintained and updated appointment calendars.
  • Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
  • Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
  • Monitored reception area to provide consistently safe, hazard-free environment for customers.
  • Greeted visitors entering establishment to determine nature and purpose of visit.
  • Transmitted information or documents to customers through email, mailings or facsimile machine.
  • Operated telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintained client accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.
  • Investigated and analyzed client complaints to identify and resolve issues.
  • Maintained business office inventory and equipment by checking stock for needed supplies.
  • Supplied callers with office address and directions, employee email addresses and phone extensions.
  • Scheduled space or equipment for special programs, meetings and conferences.
  • Collated, bound and stored computer-generated reports.
  • Coordinated pick-up and delivery of express mail services.
  • Composed and prepared routine correspondence, letters and reports with job-related software.
  • Sorted invoices for accounting department by date stamping and filing by vendor code.
  • Coordinated company events with venues and advised staff of pertinent details.
  • Used company badging system to create badges for new employees and visitors.
  • Transcribed tapes and notes from meetings into prescribed formats.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 07/2006 to Alvaro Barba - Camaguey-Cuba,
GPA:
: Dental Assistant, Expected in to Compu-Med Institute - Miami,
GPA:
Languages
English:
Professional
Negotiated:
Spanish:
Professional
Negotiated:
Certifications
  • CPR certified by CPR Fundation.
  • Certified Dental Assistant.
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Alvaro Barba
  • Compu-Med Institute

Job Titles Held:

  • Dental Assistant
  • Daycare Worker
  • Certified Babysitter
  • Front Desk Receptionist

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
  • Some College (No Degree)

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