Blanca Montijo
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Dental Assistant with proven expertise in dental radiography and exceptional team collaboration skills, honed at Aspen Dental. Excelled in sterilizing equipment, enhancing patient satisfaction, and streamlining treatment processes. Demonstrated ability to improve office efficiency and patient education, contributing to a significant increase in patient comfort and safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
03.2022 - 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 6-10 procedures daily.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Was cross trained and helped with insurances for patients.
Cashier
Walgreens
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Education
Associate of Science -
Carrington College
Mesa, AZ05-2022
High School Diploma -
Vista Grande High School
Casa Grande, AZ05-2015
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Team collaboration
- Patient scheduling
- Infection control proficiency
- Dental material handling
- Patient education
- Electronic charting
- Patient services
- First aid training
Accomplishments
- Improved patient education by working with dentists to create patient education program covering general dental hygiene and post-surgical care.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
03.2022 - Current
Cashier
Walgreens
05.2020 - 03.2022
Associate of Science -
Carrington College
High School Diploma -
Vista Grande High School
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