Arissa Coby

Aids in a dental office, working closely with dental assistants and doctors to ensure smooth office operations.

• Assisted dentists with complex procedures, including passing instruments, suctioning, mixing materials, and measuring patients' vital statistics (blood pressure, temperature, pulse).
• Completed sterilization of instruments and materials, maintaining a clean, organized, and sterile environment to prevent cross-contamination.
• Recorded patient health histories, documented symptoms, and updated records in compliance with privacy laws.
• Exposed, developed, and mounted dental x-rays while adhering to radiation safety guidelines.
• Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments, managing the office calendar efficiently.
• Communicated with patients, both in-person and over the phone, providing excellent service and building rapport.
• Educated patients on dental hygiene, treatment procedures, and pre- and post-surgical care instructions.
• Assisted in implant and surgical operations, ensuring optimal patient care during complex procedures.
• Performed infection control and sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces to ensure patient safety.
• Managed dental supply inventory, optimizing resource allocation and reducing waste.
• Enhanced team productivity through timely assistance during dental procedures and emergency situations.
• Created a welcoming atmosphere for patients, ensuring pleasant experiences and contributing to increased patient retention.

Aided in serving food and competing tasks to maintain efficiency at a retirement home.

• Achieved Food Handlers Card
• Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
• Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
• Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
• Assisted management in maintaining a well-stocked inventory of supplies to ensure seamless daily operations and minimize disruptions due to shortages or discrepancies.
• Boosted customer loyalty with personalized attention, remembering regulars'' preferences, and making recommendations based on individual tastes.
• Reduced errors in order processing by attentively listening to customers'' needs, accurately recording their selections, and verifying orders before submission.
• Took orders and delivered food items to residents in main dining room.
• Built long-lasting relationships with residents.
• Assisted in training new servers to uphold restaurant standards for quality service and efficient operations.
• Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
• Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.

Aided in a orthodontics dental faculty and work closely with the dental assistants

• Under the supervision of the dental assistants, completely daily tasks and assisted with the doctor
• Completed sterilization
• Completed patient charts
• Communicated with patients daily
• Aided in procedures/orthodontics focused operations
• Participated in infection control