Betty Rivas
Dental Assistant
Miami,FL
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 10 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Also an Experienced Food Service Worker knowledgeable about food safety and nutrition. Strong track record of reliability, accuracy and efficiency in all tasks. Maintains superior performance in both individual and team-focused duties. Highly Motivated Service Worker with exceptional social skills, communication abilities and customer service background. Dedicated to following health and safety guidelines and handling food items properly. Pursues every opportunity to support team members and proactively address issues.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Dental Assistant
Perfect Smiles Partners
10.2021 - Current
- Caring for dental equipment
- Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
- Ensure that patients are comfortable in the dental chair
- Hand instruments to dentists during procedures
- Process x rays and complete lab tasks, under the direction of a dentist
- Changing out wires and brackets
- Preparing and taking patient molds
- Take photos
- Clean room
- Take out trash.
Dental assistant
Main Street Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics
01.2015 - 10.2021
- Follow guidelines to ensure correct serving temperatures and adequate portion control
- Collect money from patrons at a gas station
- Verify age of customer if they are purchasing alcohol or cigarettes
- Sweep and mop floors
- Preparing patients for dental work
- Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures
- Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary
- Providing great patient care
- Recording treatment information in patient records
- Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment
- Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care
- Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
food Service, Cashier
Speedway
9 2012 - 4 2013
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional meals during downtime for expected busy periods
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen and sanitation
- Effectively managed time and resources during shift, ensuring maximum productivity and minimal waste.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
- Assisted with preparing salads and cold food items.
- Promoted positive work atmosphere through effective communication with fellow team members and management staff.
- Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
- Performed food preparation responsibilities to meet franchise standards for quantities, speed, and packaging.
- Checked equipment for proper temperatures to keep food safe for consumption.
- Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Dental Assistant Certificate -
Mattia College
08.2013 - 05.2014
Skills
Menu Memorization
undefinedTimeline
Dental Assistant
Perfect Smiles Partners
10.2021 - Current
Dental assistant
Main Street Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics
01.2015 - 10.2021
Dental Assistant Certificate -
Mattia College
08.2013 - 05.2014
food Service, Cashier
Speedway
9 2012 - 4 2013
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