Daisy Ruiz
Reno
Summary
Dedicated Lead Dental Assistant with a strong focus on patient management, education, and streamlined office operations. Committed to enhancing patient experience and optimizing care delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Absolute Dental
Reno
02.2023 - Current
- Managed patient scheduling to optimize appointment availability and reduce wait times.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental materials, tools, and equipment to maintain optimal stock availability.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
- Assisted with the setup of treatment rooms and sterilization of instruments.
- Maintained patient charts, including medical histories, medications, and allergies.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Supported manager with administrative tasks, enhancing organization and workflow coordination.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Sterilized instruments and adhered to infection control protocols consistently.
- Communicated with dental lab regarding appliance specifications and orders efficiently.
- Managed office stock as lead dental assistant, ensuring timely ordering and restocking of necessary tools.
Barista
Starbucks
Reno
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Memorized over 50 menu items and created custom drinks for 70 to 200 customers per shift.
- Delivered friendly service to customers, maintaining composure during peak hours.
- Oversaw cash flow operations of $2000.00 to $10,000.00 per shift, ensuring accurate transactions.
Education
Dental Assisting Program - Dental Assisting
Milan Institute
Reno, NV03-2023
High School Diploma -
Spanish Springs High School
Reno, NV06-2021
Skills
- Patient management
- Patient education
- Problem solving
- Dental procedure assistance
- Infection control
- Customer service
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Absolute Dental
02.2023 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
08.2021 - 02.2023
Dental Assisting Program - Dental Assisting
Milan Institute
High School Diploma -
Spanish Springs High School