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Amanda Munoz

Medford,NY

Summary

Certified Dental Assistant with some 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. I am also a hardworking and reliable employee with extensive background operating cash registers, stocking merchandise and providing excellent customer service. Highly organized, proactive and punctual. Works well within team settings.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cashier

Smallcakes Cupcakery & Creamery
Patchogue, NY
09.2022 - Current
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Maintained organized, clean and sanitized work areas to meet company and regulatory requirements.

Cashier

Island Empanada
Medford, NY
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
  • Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.

Dental Assistant

Raio Dental
Medford, NY

Completed 30 internship hours in which I got to:

  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
  • Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.

Dental Assistant

Suffolk Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Medford, NY

Completed 20 internship hours in which I learned how to:

  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
  • Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Patchogue-Medford High School
Medford, NY
06-2022

Dental Chairside Assisting - Dental Assisting

Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology
Bellport, NY
06-2022

Skills

  • Payment Collection
  • Cash Handling
  • Payment Processing
  • Returns Processing
  • Patient Services
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • OSHA Regulations Knowledge
  • Sterilization Techniques
  • Treatment Room Breakdown
  • Dental Impressions
  • Oral X-Rays
  • Infection Control Procedures

Certification

Certified Dental Assistant

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Cashier

Smallcakes Cupcakery & Creamery
09.2022 - Current

Cashier

Island Empanada
07.2022 - 12.2022

Dental Assistant

Raio Dental

Dental Assistant

Suffolk Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Suffolk County Community College

High School Diploma -

Patchogue-Medford High School

Dental Chairside Assisting - Dental Assisting

Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology
Amanda Munoz