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Carisa Rivers

Oakland,CA

Summary

Seeking a position as a Registered Dental Assistant to offer and provide the best dental care. Registred Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Specialist Clerk 1

Alameda County Social Services Agency
Oakland , CA
2023.01 - 2023.09
  • Conducted assessments to identify the needs of 8-10 clients and developed customized case plans.
  • Monitored and tracked client progress towards objectives, modifying case plan as necessary.
  • Aid clients with ordering new Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) or Medical Cards for state eligible recipients.
  • Interacted with diverse, anxious, fearful, confused, upset customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Advocated for and ensured client access to necessary services and resources.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files, documenting all interactions, assessments, and progress notes.

Administrative Clerk

Alameda County General Services
Oakland , CA
2022.10 - 2023.01
  • Generated documents necessary for bid meetings
  • Conducted excel spreadsheets to assist with routine tasks and 6-8 special projects
  • Assist with 25-50 bidding documents, Fill in budget templates for 5 capitol program managers
  • Arranged meetings and appointments with programs managers to record any new updates or corrections with budgets
  • Proofread and edited professional documents to fix errors
  • Maintained office organization with, updated list of county owned or leased buildings, in admin tracking sheet.

Registered Dental Assistant

Children's Choice Pediatric Dentistry
San Francisco , CA
2017.05 - 2019.12
  • Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment as instructed by the doctor.
  • Prepared operatories with necessary instruments prior to patient appointments.
  • Adhered to protocols to ensure proper sterilization of instruments and equipment.
  • Assisted dentist in administering local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
  • Produced various dental appliances including provisional crowns, bleaching trays, and custom impression trays using alginate impressions or stone casts as required.

Education

Dental Assisting -

Carrington College San Leandro
CA
06.2013

Skills

  • Patient schedule management
  • Dental Radiography
  • Electronic Charting
  • Restorative procedures
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Team Collaboration
  • Dentrix proficiency
  • Insurance claims processing
  • Exam room setups

Certification

  • CA STATE BAR/DENTAL (06/2013)
  • MENTAL HEALTH AID (12/24

Timeline

Specialist Clerk 1

Alameda County Social Services Agency
2023.01 - 2023.09

Administrative Clerk

Alameda County General Services
2022.10 - 2023.01

Registered Dental Assistant

Children's Choice Pediatric Dentistry
2017.05 - 2019.12

Dental Assisting -

Carrington College San Leandro
  • CA STATE BAR/DENTAL (06/2013)
  • MENTAL HEALTH AID (12/24
Carisa Rivers