Gabriela Marrufo
Oxnard,United States
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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Dental Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Sugarbug Dental
08.2022 - 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.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
Dental Assistant
Island Plaza Dental
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
- Trained other employees in customer service, food safety and performance requirements.
- Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly service to professionally handle every need.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Education
Bachelor In Biology - Biological Sciences
California State University, Channel Islands
Camarillo, CAAssociate of Science - Biology
Ventura College
Ventura, CA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Santa Clara High School
Oxnard, CA06.2021
Skills
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Team Leadership
- Active Listening
- Customer Service
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Spanish/ English Bilingual
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- X-Ray License
- Coronal Polish
- Sealants
- Pals
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Sugarbug Dental
08.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Island Plaza Dental
09.2021 - 08.2022
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
08.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor In Biology - Biological Sciences
California State University, Channel Islands
Associate of Science - Biology
Ventura College
High School Diploma -
Santa Clara High School
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