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Andrea Mendoza

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Pediatric Dental Assistant

Bay Ridge Smiles
Staten Island, NY
06.2023 - Current
  • Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
  • Organized and maintained dental supplies, materials and equipment.
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
  • Scheduled appointments according to established protocol.
  • Assisted the dentist during a variety of treatments such as restorations, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions and scaling and cleaning procedures.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Prepared rooms for dental procedures by sterilizing instruments, setting up trays and ensuring that all necessary items were present.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office with courtesy and professionalism.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Crew Member

McDonald's Restaurant
Brooklyn, NY
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Processed takeout orders quickly to ensure timely delivery of meals.
  • Followed all safety guidelines while operating equipment such as fryers, stoves, etc.
  • Prepared quality products while maintaining portion control and presentation within service goal times.
  • Served food and beverages at take-out counters to provide fast service to waiting guests.
  • Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
  • Brewed and served coffee and tea with preferred add-ins.
  • Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
  • Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fort Hamilton High School
Brooklyn, NY
06-2022

Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing

Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY

Skills

  • fluent in Spanish and English
  • capable to work in fast-paced environments
  • reliable
  • problem-solving abilities

Timeline

Pediatric Dental Assistant

Bay Ridge Smiles
06.2023 - Current

Crew Member

McDonald's Restaurant
03.2022 - 04.2023

High School Diploma -

Fort Hamilton High School

Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing

Hunter College of The City University of New York

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