Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
South Georgia Dentistry
02.2021 - 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Quality Control Lead Inspector
Naturipe Farms
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve identified quality issues promptly.
- Improved overall efficiency by streamlining inspection processes and eliminating redundancies.
- Facilitated clear communication between production teams and management regarding quality control matters, fostering collaboration toward shared goals.
- Trained junior inspectors on best practices and techniques for accurate and efficient quality control inspections.
- Assisted in the creation of comprehensive reports detailing findings from quality control inspections, providing valuable insights for management decisionmaking.
Quality Control Inspector
Live Oak Homes
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Sales Associate
Shoe Show
06.2013 - 03.2017
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Education
No Degree - Business
05.2026
High School Diploma -
05.2017
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Patient Relations
- CPR/AED
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Dental terminology knowledge
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant - South Georgia Dentistry
02.2021 - Current
Quality Control Lead Inspector - Naturipe Farms
09.2020 - 02.2021
Quality Control Inspector - Live Oak Homes
08.2017 - 08.2020
Sales Associate - Shoe Show
06.2013 - 03.2017
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College - No Degree, Business
Coffee County High School - High School Diploma,
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