Karime Ramirez- Morales
Marietta,GA
Summary
Developed skills in clinical dental environment, including patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Demonstrated ability to maintain high level of organization and attention to detail, ensuring smooth operations and patient satisfaction. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these skills to contribute effectively in dynamic setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative / Cashier
Lidl
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Delivered outstanding customer service to ensure a positive shopping experience
- Accurately processed transactions and adhered to store policies
- Performed opening/closing duties including balancing cash drawers and preparing deposits
- Resolved customer questions and concerns professionally, helping to build customer loyalty
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in work areas, adhering to safety and hygiene standards
- Followed company policies and procedures while maintaining excellent customer service
Dental Assistant (Extern)
Pearly Isles Dental
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Prepared examination and surgical areas with sterilized tools and equipment
- Captured dental radiographs (x-rays) in accordance with safety protocols
- Assisted chair-side in a variety of procedures including fillings, extractions, and crowns
- Taking dental impressions for molds
- Performing suctioning and passing instruments during procedures (four-handed dentistry)
- Monitoring patients during and after procedures
- Preparing and sterilizing instruments and treatment rooms
- Translating for Spanish-speaking patients
Dental Assistant (Extern)
Great Smile Dental
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Scheduled appointments
- Maintained patient records and updated treatment charts
- Coordinated dental procedures based on provider availability and patient needs
- Assisting the dentist during procedures (fillings, crowns, extractions, cleanings)
- Preparing and sterilizing instruments and treatment rooms
- Taking and developing dental X-rays
- Performing suctioning and passing instruments during procedures (four-handed dentistry)
- Monitoring patients during and after procedures
- Answering phones and managing front desk operations
- Verifying dental insurance and handling patient billing
- Translating for Spanish-speaking patients
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Austell Dental Excellence
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Supported dentists in various procedures, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient records using dental software.
- Prepared procedure rooms and tray setups for hygienists and doctors before starting dental procedures.
- Prepared patient for x-rays and gathered x-ray films.
- Assisted doctors and hygienists during cavity fillings and wisdom teeth extraction.
- Supported the dental team by taking diagnostic x-rays, minimizing wait times for patients and clinicians alike.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Education
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assistant
Fortis College
Smyrna, GA04.2025
High School - General Studies
South Cobb High School
Austell, GA12.2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Customer relations
- Customer relationship building
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Sterilization techniques
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Infection control proficiency
- Treatment room breakdown
- Sanitation protocols
- Restorative dentistry
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Austell Dental Excellence
05.2025 - 11.2025
Dental Assistant (Extern)
Great Smile Dental
02.2025 - 04.2025
Dental Assistant (Extern)
Pearly Isles Dental
01.2024 - 02.2025
Sales Representative / Cashier
Lidl
09.2022 - 05.2025
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assistant
Fortis College
High School - General Studies
South Cobb High School