Jocelyn Martinez
Elgin,SC
Summary
Skilled bilingual dental assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures; hands on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office duties. Precise communicator skilled at working with dental team staff, entering patient data with accuracy and maintaining confidentiality. Highly adaptable and great problem solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant Intern
Carolina Children's Dentistry
03.2024 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by providing gentle and compassionate care during dental procedures
- Assisted dentist in performing comprehensive oral examinations
- Cleaned and sterilized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Housekeeping
Martinez Cleaning
05.2022 - Current
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Hair Stylist
Loft Salon & Spa
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Built a strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested service and exceptional results
- Conducted thorough consultations with each client before beginning any service, ensuring clear communication regarding desired outcome
- Recorded notes for future reference about clients' preferences and service delivered
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
Education
Dental Assisting -
Carolina Career School Training Institute
01.2024
High School Diploma -
Lugoff-Elgin High School
06.2021
Skills
- Dental radiographs
- Coronal polishing
- Alginate impressions, pouring, and trimming
- Room setup/breakdown
- Sealants
- Patient education
- Dental terminology
- Sterilization
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant Intern
Carolina Children's Dentistry
03.2024 - Current
Hair Stylist
Loft Salon & Spa
11.2022 - 06.2023
Housekeeping
Martinez Cleaning
05.2022 - Current
Dental Assisting -
Carolina Career School Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Lugoff-Elgin High School