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KAREN HERRERA

Lancaster,CA

Summary

Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Golden Oak Dental Group
Newhall, CA
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Assisted in SRP's
  • Completed FMX
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.

Cashier/ Sales Team Member

WSS Warehouse Shoe Sale
Lancaster, CA
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases
  • Packing & shipping out online orders / completing pick up orders

Education

Santa Clarita School of Dental Assisting
02.2024

Lancaster High School
06.2019

Antelope Valley College

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • X-Ray Processing
  • Dental Assisting
  • Dental Radiography
  • Dental staff support
  • Treatment room setup
  • OSHA Regulations Knowledge
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Instrument preparation

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • Certified Dental Assistant

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Golden Oak Dental Group
02.2024 - 05.2024

Cashier/ Sales Team Member

WSS Warehouse Shoe Sale
08.2021 - 12.2023

Santa Clarita School of Dental Assisting

Lancaster High School

Antelope Valley College

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