Alexus Arteaga
El Paso,TX
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant and customer service background with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
East El Paso Dentist
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Smile Magic Dental
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, primary and temporary crowns.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Atlas Dental Care
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Helped complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Cross-trained and provided back up for customer service managers.
- Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
- Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations and cleaning.
- Helped guests at tables when in need of assistance.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
Education
Basics - Architectural And Building Sciences
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX07.2026
Dental Certificate - Dental Assisting
American Institute of Dental Assisting
Mesa, AZ06.2019
High School Diploma -
Primevera Online High School
Chandler, AZ06.2017
Skills
- Cleanliness and Sanitation
- Emergency Care
- Public Interaction
- Speech Clarity
- Adult AED and CPR
- Guest Satisfaction
- Critical Thinking
- Efficient and Detail-Oriented
- Responding to Difficult Customers
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Upbeat and Positive Personality
- Customer Service and Assistance
Timeline
Dental Assistant
East El Paso Dentist
11.2020 - 07.2022
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Smile Magic Dental
08.2020 - 08.2021
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Atlas Dental Care
07.2019 - 11.2020
Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
08.2016 - 05.2019
Basics - Architectural And Building Sciences
The University of Texas At El Paso
Dental Certificate - Dental Assisting
American Institute of Dental Assisting
High School Diploma -
Primevera Online High School
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