Jaden Vasquez
Asheville,NC
Summary
A bilingual, self-motivated team player looking to work in a professional environment that will allow me to implement my talents, experience and professional skills while gaining valuable knowledge in research, community involvement and professional programs. A Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in chair-side assisting. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Smile Starters Dental
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Aided in the development of staff training materials, fostering a cohesive team environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 15 procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Deliveries
The Home Depot Store
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests, and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
Hostess
Itchban
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Input orders accurately into POS terminal, split bills and accepted payments.
- Opened and closed seating sections according to volume of guests.
- Accommodated special seating requests for guests to enhance satisfaction.
- Delivered pick-up and curbside orders to guests.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Helped facilitate cooperation between service and kitchen staff to professionally meet guest needs and resolve problems.
- Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
- Provided adequate supply of place settings for tables and miscellaneous supplies for work stations to last throughout assigned shift.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Seated patrons based on guest preferences and seating availability.
- Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
- Developed and maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items and daily specials to accurately respond to customer queries.
Athlete Sales Associate
Nike Store
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Processed customer payments and bagged items to complete buying experience.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Interacted with customers to provide information on different features regarding apparel and sports equipment.
- Possessed superior product knowledge to direct and upsell sporting items to meet sporting enthusiasts' needs.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Performed recovery of sporting goods items and returned to specified department areas.
- Ticketed items with pricing and mark-downs and restocked sales floor according to merchandising plan.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Maintained store displays and followed store housekeeping standards and procedures to provide assortment of sporting goods.
- Promoted company programs for warranty sales and seasonal promotions to boost sales.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Greeted customers pleasantly when each entered store and offered assistance for any buying needs.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Complied with loss prevention standards and audit requirements to support retail operations.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Education
Pursuing Dental Assisting Program - Dental Assisting
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC06.2025
High School Diploma -
Erwin High School
Asheville, NC06.2017
Skills
- Time Management
- Office Management
- Team Collaboration
- Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
- Inventory Replenishment
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Speaking
- Persuasion
- Independent Judgement
- Conflict Resolution
- Complaint Management
- Positive Customer Engagement
- Clinical Support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- CPR Certificate
- N2O Certification
- Dental Office Emergency Certificate
- Sterilization & Infection Control Certificate
- BBO Certificate
- Dental Training - 1 year in Pediatric Dentistry
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Smile Starters Dental
03.2023 - Current
Deliveries
The Home Depot Store
08.2022 - 03.2023
Athlete Sales Associate
Nike Store
06.2021 - 04.2022
Hostess
Itchban
04.2020 - 08.2022
Pursuing Dental Assisting Program - Dental Assisting
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Erwin High School
- CPR Certificate
- N2O Certification
- Dental Office Emergency Certificate
- Sterilization & Infection Control Certificate
- BBO Certificate
- Dental Training - 1 year in Pediatric Dentistry
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