Jessica Taylor
San Antonio
Summary
Experienced Dental Assistant with 1.5 years of experience adept at handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Skilled in taking radiographs, sterilization procedures, and overall oral health care. Quick learner, team-oriented, and adept at building relationships with coworkers and patients. Possessing supportive communication skills and a willingness to learn, ready to contribute to team success and achieve positive results while approaching new challenges with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Lost Creek Dental
12.2023 - Current
- Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Assisted with patients under Nitrous and under Oral Sedation.
- 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.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
Crew Team Member
McDonald’s
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Trained new employees by demonstrating tasks and coaching during daily activities.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Assisted with in-store operations by disassembling delivery boxes, cleaning floors, and dishwashing.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
Retail Team Member
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Pet Bather
PetSmart
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental
San Antonio Dental Assistant School
San Antonio, TX09-2023
Cybersecurity And Information Assurance - Science And Technology
Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX08-2021
Pre-Nursing - Math, Science, Microbiology
Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX04-2019
High Diploma - undefined
Church Point High School
05.2016
Skills
- Strong focus on accuracy
- Workplace proficiency
- Integrity in communication
- Steadfast in commitments
- Supportive presence
- Patient schedule management
- Dental radiography
- Restorative procedures
- Patient records management
- Team collaboration
- Dentrix proficiency
- Electronic charting
- Multitasking
- Receptionist Duties
- Performance improvement
- Collaborative teamwork
- Organizational time strategies
- Dedicated work ethic
- Sterilization techniques
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Lost Creek Dental
12.2023 - Current
Crew Team Member
McDonald’s
09.2020 - 09.2023
Retail Team Member
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
03.2019 - 08.2019
Pet Bather
PetSmart
07.2017 - 03.2019
High Diploma - undefined
Church Point High School
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental
San Antonio Dental Assistant School
Cybersecurity And Information Assurance - Science And Technology
Northwest Vista College
Pre-Nursing - Math, Science, Microbiology
Northwest Vista College
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