KARINA AMAYA
Strasburg,VA
Summary
Friendly Dental Assistant with 7 years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff. 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. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Hutchens Family Dentistry
Stephens City, VA
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Prepared dental materials such as composite resin, impression material, and cements, amalgam.
- Took a bitewing, periapical, panoramic, and CBCT scan, and prepared it for the dentists to review.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures ( RCT, Oral Surgical, Dental Implant surgery) to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Dental Assistant
Great Washington Dentistry
Fairfax, VA
10.2017 - 01.2024
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment. Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Prepared dental materials such as composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices. Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Dental Assistant
Happy Smile Dental
Manassas, VA
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
Housekeeping Supervisor
Massanutten resort
McCaysville, VA
11.2010 - 05.2016
- Supervised and trained staff in housekeeping operations, ensuring adherence to standards of cleanliness.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies as necessary.
- Inspected guest rooms and public areas to ensure they met established cleanliness standards.
- Created and implemented daily cleaning schedules for staff members.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by staff when using equipment such as vacuums or chemicals.
- Developed training programs for existing housekeepers on topics such as proper sanitation techniques or emergency procedures.
- Assisted with the recruitment process for new housekeepers, including interviewing potential candidates and conducting background checks.
- Responded promptly to maintenance requests from guests or staff members.
Cashier Assistant
Exxon Gas Station
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2008 - 11.2010
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Education
Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Valley Vocational Technical Center
Fishersville, VA11.2008
GED -
MTC
Harrisonburg, VA05.2007
Skills
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Relations
- Patient Services
- Inventory Management
- Dental Hygiene
- Instrument Preparation
- Procedure Support
- Team Collaboration
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Restorative Dentistry
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Dentrix Proficiency
- Knowledgeable Open dental
- Clinical Support
- Electronic Charting
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Hutchens Family Dentistry
01.2024 - 08.2024
Dental Assistant
Great Washington Dentistry
10.2017 - 01.2024
Dental Assistant
Happy Smile Dental
05.2016 - 10.2017
Housekeeping Supervisor
Massanutten resort
11.2010 - 05.2016
Cashier Assistant
Exxon Gas Station
05.2008 - 11.2010
Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Valley Vocational Technical Center
GED -
MTC
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