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Fidelina Cruz

Hesperia ,CA.

Summary

  • DENTAL ASSISTANT A Bilingual Dental Assistant seeking to obtain a career in a professional dental office where my newly acquired education and my proven customer service skills could enhance the success and growth of my potential employer, which can also translate into long lasting relationships with patients. Very knowledgeable in OSHA and dental office safety and proven track record of following necessary controls to ensure compliance and office safety.Academic Credentials:
  • Credentials include Concorde Career College Dental Assistant Program.
  • Passion for quality in patient care and in assisting dentist with any duty.
  • Certified in sterilization instruments and infection control.

Experienced with customer interactions and service excellence. Utilizes active listening and problem-solving to address and resolve customer concerns effectively. Track record of maintaining customer satisfaction and fostering loyalty through clear communication and empathy. Experienced with cash handling, customer service, and transaction processing in fast-paced retail settings. Utilizes strong communication skills and attention to detail to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Track record of maintaining accuracy and resolving conflicts smoothly.

Work History

CSR/Cashier

United Pacific / Rocket 76
04 2022 - 10 2024
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies and procedures, ensuring compliance in all transactions.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.

Cashier Team Lead

Amart/VP Racing Fuel
03 2018 - 04 2022
  • Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
  • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.

Dental Assistant

Jang Dental
02 2017 - 09 2019
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Participated in community outreach programs, educating public on importance of dental health.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.

Education

Dental Assistant Diploma -

Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA
10.2013

HIPAA Certified -

04.2013

CPR Certified -

04.2013

Diploma - General Studies

Santiago High School
06.1994

Skills

  • Dental office administration
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Electronic Charting
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Oral surgery
  • Local anesthetic proficiency
  • Insurance billing
  • Dental radiography
  • Full Mouth Radiographs
  • PPE Compliance
  • expert
  • Service standard compliance
  • Retail store support
  • Product sales
  • Customer relations
  • Computer proficiency
  • Customer focus
  • Cash register systems
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Cash register operation
  • Product knowledge
  • Refunds and exchanges
  • POS system operations
  • Refund handling
  • Guest inquiries
  • ID verification
  • Attention to detail
  • Sales expertise
  • Retail merchandising
  • Fraud prevention awareness
  • Loyalty program promotion
  • Liquor regulations and compliance
  • Liquor law compliance
  • Spirit, wine, and beer expertise
  • Credit and cash transactions
  • Receipt handling
  • Honest and dependable

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

CSR/Cashier

United Pacific / Rocket 76
04 2022 - 10 2024

Cashier Team Lead

Amart/VP Racing Fuel
03 2018 - 04 2022

Dental Assistant

Jang Dental
02 2017 - 09 2019

Dental Assistant Diploma -

Concorde Career College

HIPAA Certified -

CPR Certified -

Diploma - General Studies

Santiago High School
Fidelina Cruz