Amelia Medina Hernandez
Detroit,MI
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant with a strong foundation in patient care and clinic management, complemented by diverse experience in healthcare and retail environments. Expertise in time management, workflow automation, and multilingual communication enhances patient interactions and boosts clinic efficiency. Committed to fostering a positive team atmosphere while continuously advancing skills to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Passionate about delivering high-quality care and contributing to a supportive healthcare environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental assistant
Campbell dental
Detroit
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Greeted patients, collected vital info, enhancing care quality.
- Assisted in procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed scheduling, payments, improving clinic efficiency.
- Translated for doctor, enhancing patient communication.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices.
- Documented patient information and treatment plans accurately in records system.
- Collaborated with team to improve workflow efficiency in clinic operations.
- Trained new staff on office protocols and dental assisting techniques effectively.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Undated x-rays when needed
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Managed sterilization of instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas.
Sales associate
Bed Bath and Beyond
Taylor
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items and arranging according to size or color.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits or exchanges. Streamlined customer transactions, enhancing efficiency in purchases, item location, and reward program enrollments, leading to improved customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory with precision, ensuring accurate pricing, labeling, and strategic arrangement of merchandise to optimize visual appeal and boost sales.
Waitress
La Lalisicence
Detroit
01.2018 - 2018
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness and delivered efficient service to foster positive customer experiences.
- Optimized task workflows by integrating new skills to enhance daily productivity.
- Achieved perfect attendance, demonstrating reliability and punctuality.
- Fostered a positive team environment with high energy in a dynamic setting.
- Ensured timely restocking and cleanliness of dining and kitchen areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit05-2027
Diploma - Biochemistry
Cass Technical High School
Detroit01-2022
Skills
- Prioritization and scheduling
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Quick to adjust
- Cash management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Dental technology proficiency
- Cleanliness
- Attention to detail
- Dental impressions
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Cross-training capabilities
Languages
English
Spanish
Interests
- High-Intensity Interval Training
- Gym Workouts
- Exploring various forms of art, such as crocheting, tufting, and painting, to nurture creativity and personal growth
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as hiking and kayaking
- Running
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Road Trips
Timeline
Dental assistant
Campbell dental
06.2022 - 08.2025
Sales associate
Bed Bath and Beyond
01.2020 - 01.2022
Waitress
La Lalisicence
01.2018 - 2018
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
University of Detroit Mercy
Diploma - Biochemistry
Cass Technical High School