Janel Aparicio
Puyallup,WA
Summary
With Lead Dental Assisting title. I have adept at reducing wait times by efficiently managing procedures with communication and proper work flow. Proven ability to mentor new assistants and enhance team performance. Skilled in patient communication and instrument preparation. Reliable and energetic, thriving in fast-paced environments while maintaining accuracy and productivity. Through various positions throughout my employment history I can successfully adapt to change.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Northwest Dental
Federal Way, WA
08.2016 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring necessary instruments were prepared and available.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Mentored new dental assistants, sharing knowledge to lead to proper assisting
- Reduced wait times by effectively managing procedures with dentist.
- Answer phone calls, process payment, as well as verify insurance.
Dental Assistant
Parkland Pacific Dental
Tacoma, WA
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Assist dentist during procedures with safety and comfort to patient
- Sterilize instruments and clean rooms
- Assist hygienist to clean rooms and take x-rays
- Communicate with patients to provide comfort and lessen anxiety
General Laborer
Staffmark Temp Agency
Sumner
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Operated machinery for loading and unloading products to required destination.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks and processes, enhancing overall team performance.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded trucks .
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
Auburn, WA
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Loaded and unloaded packages efficiently in a timely expected manner
- Label packages for outgoing shipments
- Organize packages into their destination
Education
High School Diploma -
Emerald Ridge High School
Puyallup, WASkills
- Fast-paced worker who maintains accuracy and productivity in busy environments
- Efficient under pressure with the ability to meet required standard of work
- Reliable team member who stays focused and productive during peak workloads
- Quick learner who adapts easily to changing priorities
Accomplishments
Employee of the month with Staffmark
Certification
- CPR & OSHA certified
- Registered Dental Assistant
References
Felix Angel (Supervisor) 253-230-3195
Brianna Jackson (Friend) 253-364-8112
Lesia Tsurkan (Previous Co-worker) 253-289-2255
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Parkland Pacific Dental
12.2021 - 06.2022
Lead Dental Assistant
Northwest Dental
08.2016 - Current
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
09.2015 - 04.2016
General Laborer
Staffmark Temp Agency
08.2015 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Emerald Ridge High School