Janet Cruz

Madera,CA

Summary

Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.

Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.

Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.

Overview

years of professional experience

2010

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Dental Assistant /Front Desk Receptionist

Kaur Dentistry

Madera, California

01.2023 - 10.2024

Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and materials for dental treatments.
Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of the dental clinic environment.
Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.

Dental assistant /Hotel Front Desk Clerk

Aarisha Dental

San Jose, New Mexico

07.2015 - 06.2018

Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and efficiency.
Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
Managed patient records using dental software for accurate documentation.
Took dental X-rays following safety protocols and equipment operation standards.
Scheduled appointments and coordinated with patients for optimal clinic flow.
Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and reordering as needed.

Dental Assistant /Office Floater

Chic Dental Care

San Jose

01.2010 - 07.2015

Prepared dental instruments and materials for various treatments and surgeries.
Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
Provided support in billing processes and insurance claims for patient services.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.

Education

Oak Grove

San Jose, CA

Skills

Clean/ organized
Treatment room preparation
Sterilization procedures
X-ray operation
Patient appointment scheduling

Bilingual
Dental software proficiency
Great working under pressure
Great working as an individual or in a team

Languages

English

Professional

Spanish

Full Professional

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