Karina Garcia
Denver,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic Student with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to bring above average user skills in information technology and social media.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Castle Rock Restorative Dentistry
Denver, CO
10.2023 - Current
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Dental Assistant
Kids and Family Dentistry
Denver, CO
03.2020 - 09.2024
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Receptionist
RiNo Dental
Denver, CO
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
- Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
- Maintained client accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained and updated appointment calendars.
Education
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Denver, CO05-2019
Associate of Arts - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Community College of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Patient Relations
- Equipment Sterilization
- Dentrix proficiency
- Chairside assistance
- Taking X-rays
- Patient Scheduling
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- Junior youth of the year 2016-Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver
- Summer Academic Program Completion: Pre-Collegiate and Outreach Programs
Affiliations
- Keystone Member
- National Honors Society Member
- Sources of strength Member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Castle Rock Restorative Dentistry
10.2023 - Current
Receptionist
RiNo Dental
07.2021 - 01.2022
Dental Assistant
Kids and Family Dentistry
03.2020 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Associate of Arts - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Community College of Denver
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