MARIA VARGAS GARCIA
Lacey,WA
Summary
Proven Dental Assistant at the Department of Defense, I excel in maintaining workplace cleanliness and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in dental software and chartering, providing exceptional chairside assistance, I ensure safety and patient satisfaction. My self-motivation and effective communication have consistently improved team productivity and procedure success rates.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Deparment Of Defense
10.2023 - 03.2024
- 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 8 procedures daily.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westview High School
Portland, OR07.2021
Skills
- Self-Motivated and Independent
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Punctual and Reliable
- Effective Communication
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment Scheduling
- X-Ray Processing
- Dental terminology knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Relations
- Dental Material Handling
- Electronic Charting
- Teeth Cleaning Assistance
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Volunteer Experience
I've generously dedicated over 35 hours of volunteer service to the Red Cross and contributed more than 800 hours as a dental assistant for the Department of Defense through the Red Cross.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Deparment Of Defense
10.2023 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Westview High School