Andrea Macaraeg
Milpitas,CA
Summary
Dental Assistant with comprehensive background in patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Skilled in assisting with routine and complex dental procedures while maintaining patient comfort. Demonstrated strengths include knowledge of dental hygiene best practices and ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently. Notable for enhancing overall oral health by providing diligent support to dentists during examinations and surgeries.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Oracare Dental l Dr. Joseph O. Paraiso
646 San Antonio Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040
05.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Retail Sales Associate
Shoe Palace
Milpitas, CA
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Offered suggestions for additional items that may be of interest to customers.
- Inspected purchased items for defects before handing them over to customers.
- Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors.
- Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company standards.
- Organized displays to attract customers and promote sales.
- Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
- Assisted customers by asking open-ended questions to understand needs and suggest suitable merchandise.
- Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
Dental Assistant /Front Desk Receptionist
J M Dental Practice
139 S Main St, Milpitas, CA, 95035
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA12-2025
High School Diploma -
Milpitas High School
Milpitas, CA06-2023
Skills
- Cash Handling
- Supply Management
- File Organization
- Customer Service
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient Services
- Equipment Sterilization
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Data Gathering
- Instrument preparation
Certification
- BSL Certified (CPR/AED) - Issued: 8/31/2022-8/2024
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Oracare Dental l Dr. Joseph O. Paraiso
05.2024 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Shoe Palace
12.2023 - 04.2024
Dental Assistant /Front Desk Receptionist
J M Dental Practice
01.2021 - 04.2024
Associate of Arts -
Mission College
High School Diploma -
Milpitas High School
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