Joanna Caranay
Registered Dental Assistant
Lathrop,CA
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 13 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Aloha Pediatric Dentistry
Berkeley, California
08.2008 - Current
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, and impressions.
- Used Eaglesoft software to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
- Assisted dentist with paperwork and billing protocol for both routine and less common procedures.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for daily procedures.
Receptionist
Creative Woodworking
Concord, CA
07.2003 - 07.2004
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
Bookseller
Waldenbooks
Alameda, CA
06.2003 - 06.2004
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Processed information and merchandise through POS register system.
- Supported efficient and timely replenishment of sales floor merchandise.
- Applied interpersonal and communication skills to establish selling relationship with customers.
- Recovered sales floor by picking up items, shelving books and product and straightening bookshelves and tables.
Chocolate Seller
Ghirardelli
Walnut Creek, CA
09.2001 - 05.2003
- Welcomed customers and politely offered samples for tasting.
- Engaged with consumers about available chocolate products and personal desires.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Del Amigo
Danville, CA 06.2003 - 06.2003
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
College of Alameda
Alameda, CA 01.2007 - 05.2008
Skills
Patient intake procedures
undefinedCertification
RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Work Availability
monday
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saturday
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morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Aloha Pediatric Dentistry
08.2008 - Current
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
College of Alameda
01.2007 - 05.2008
Receptionist
Creative Woodworking
07.2003 - 07.2004
Bookseller
Waldenbooks
06.2003 - 06.2004
High School Diploma -
Del Amigo
06.2003 - 06.2003
Chocolate Seller
Ghirardelli
09.2001 - 05.2003
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