Angel Lara
Salinas,CA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced dental assistant with 4 years of experience in a fast paced dental environment. Skilled in chair side assisting, patient care, sterilization and infection control, dental radiographs, treatment preparation, and maintaining efficient clinical workflows. Reliable, committed to maintaining high standards of safety, compassionate patient care, professionalism and high quality patient care.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Salinas Valley Dental Care
Salinas
2022 - Current
- Prepared instruments and materials to assist dentists during procedures.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Maintained organized clinical environment, improving patient comfort during procedures.
- Sterilized dental instruments following strict safety protocols.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline patient flow and reduce wait times.
- Provided chair-side assistance, ensuring smooth instrument exchange and effective suction management.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies after each patient.
- Captured digital x-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Lead Assistant
Salinas Valley Dental Care
Salinas, California
2023 - 2026
- Trained new staff on office procedures and patient interaction techniques to enhance service quality.
- Oversaw inventory management for dental supplies and ensured equipment maintenance.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting to resolve issues promptly.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to address customer inquiries efficiently.
- Monitored departmental activities, identified issues, and executed corrective actions as needed.
- Implemented new policies and procedures to elevate customer service delivery standards.
Steerilization Tech
Salinas Valley Dental Care
Salinas, California
2021 - 2022
- Monitored sterilization cycles to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Prepared instruments for sterilization through thorough cleaning and organization.
- Operated sterilization equipment to uphold cleanliness and safety of dental instruments.
Receptionist
Salinas Valley Dental Care
Salinas, California
2021 - 2021
- Greeted patients warmly upon arrival to create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Answered phone calls promptly to resolve patient inquiries and concerns.
- Managed patient records confidentially, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments efficiently to enhance clinic operations.
Manager
Shoe Palace
Salinas, California
2020 - 2021
- Managed daily store operations to ensure smooth functionality.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service standards.
- Oversaw inventory management and stock replenishment processes.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues efficiently.
- Coordinated sales promotions and events to drive foot traffic.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Puente High School
Salinas, CA05-2020
Skills
- Chair-side assistance
- Radiographic imaging
- Infection control
- Patient management
- Oral health education
- Customer service and support
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Supply management
- Instrument cleaning
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Patient care support
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Pit and fissures sealant Certification
- Infection control Certification
- Coronal polish Certification
- CPR-BLS Certification
- Radiation Certification
- 10,000 Hours of in office dental assisting
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Salinas Valley Dental Care
2022 - Current
Lead Assistant
Salinas Valley Dental Care
2023 - 2026
Steerilization Tech
Salinas Valley Dental Care
2021 - 2022
Receptionist
Salinas Valley Dental Care
2021 - 2021
Manager
Shoe Palace
2020 - 2021
High School Diploma -
El Puente High School