Caitlin Ruby
Leominster,MA
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
A Mothers Touch Pediatrics
08.2023 - 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.
- Followed HIPPA and OSHA regulations
- Infection Control
- Called and scheduled and confirmed next appointments for patients
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Dental Assisting Intern
Nashoba Valley Dental And A Mothers Touch
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Watched the assistant and the dentist with procedures
- called patients in room for treatment
- helped clean, sterilize and disinfect treatment room
Shift Leader
Dunkin Donuts
06.2020 - 01.2024
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Was able to get the customers order out in a timely manner, keeping them happy
- Always smile and ask how their day is because you never know what anyone is going through
- Followed guidelines for the Dunkin Donut's standards, such as keeping the food 12 inches from ground, wearing gloves, etc..
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt and courteous service, addressing concerns immediately.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
Operations
Dicks Sporting Goods
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in salvage operations and post fire operations.
- Supervised daily operations by directing customer service, inventory and sales operations.
- Supervised and coordinated worker engagement in logging operations or silvicultural operations.
- Unloaded and stacked all boxes off the truck
- Put them into sections of Footwear, Golf, Exercise, Fishing, Sports, and Clothes
- Unboxed the boxes and hung the clothes, eventually finding room in backstock or on the floor
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA05.2027
Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA05.2023
Skills
- Dental Radiography
- Equipment Sterilization
- Data Entry
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Sealant Application
- Relationship Building
- CPR/AED
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Patient Scheduling
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Treatment room setup
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
A Mothers Touch Pediatrics
08.2023 - Current
Dental Assisting Intern
Nashoba Valley Dental And A Mothers Touch
05.2023 - 08.2023
Operations
Dicks Sporting Goods
05.2023 - 12.2023
Shift Leader
Dunkin Donuts
06.2020 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Mount Wachusett Community College
Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Mount Wachusett Community College
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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