Areveyi Lantigua
Enumclaw,WA
Summary
Dental professional with a solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Sound Orthodontics
05.2018 - 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
Operations Specialist
Dynacraft
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Supported asset transfers, lender and equity requests, and audit inquiries.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocol while managing teams to ensure optimal productivity.
- Organized and maintained documents, files and records.
- Pitched in to help with office tasks, including during busy periods and staff absences.
- Packaging of final product, inventory control, utilized SAP for all warehouse functions, build and inspect assembly of product.
Keyholder/Sales Associate
Super Supplements
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Enhanced sales by implementing merchandising and promotional improvements.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by accurately counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Taught junior employees how to meet operational and sales goals with proactive strategies.
- Managed inventory and stock levels in coordination with purchasing and receiving department.
- Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
- Set up visually appealing promotional displays.
- Signed for incoming shipments in manager's absence.
- Responded to safety and loss prevention incidents.
- Operated cash register.
- Maintained store in clean and neat manner.
Assembler
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
11.2014 - 02.2017
- Assembler job included but not limited to; Prep ( jacket removal), cable and wire stripping and crimping, loading , unloading and back shell assembly per internal quality requirements using both internal documentation (PG, SPG) and customer supplied documentation (drawings).
- Also worked in the medical field, building our H3Z cables as well as others, that included doing potting, molding, coating and testing the complete cable.
- Planned and implemented well-organized assembly strategies to produce products conforming to design specifications.
- Formed assemblies and subassemblies, Interpreted prints, drawings and sketches.
Administrative Assistant
Yokasta Touch
02.2011 - 10.2014
- Included but nit limited to; Handling cash deposit's using the proper accounting procedure's and documentation. Research and resolved collections and billing disputes with tact and efficiency. Managed the reception area, including greeting visitors, phone and in-person request.
- Managed scheduling for staff, monitoring resource allocation to provide optimal coverage and service.
- Monitored daily and weekly schedules and monthly calendar obligations.
Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Health Point Dental Clinic
09.2008 - 02.2011
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Entered patient data into dental records system using Dentrix and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Education
Dental Assistant -
Tongue Point Job Corp
2008
Skills
- Exam room setups
- Sterilization techniques
- Dental staff support
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Appointment scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
- Restorative procedures
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Sound Orthodontics
05.2018 - Current
Operations Specialist
Dynacraft
10.2017 - 05.2018
Keyholder/Sales Associate
Super Supplements
03.2017 - 09.2017
Assembler
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
11.2014 - 02.2017
Administrative Assistant
Yokasta Touch
02.2011 - 10.2014
Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Health Point Dental Clinic
09.2008 - 02.2011
Dental Assistant -
Tongue Point Job Corp
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