Kimberley Wu
San Gabriel,CA
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 2 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Accurately met patient and dentist needs by coordinating materials, cleaning teeth and applying sealing compounds. Well-organized and diligent about addressing individual requirements. Friendly, outgoing and professional in every interaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Elements Dental
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by [Action] for review by dentist.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, [Action] and [Action].
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, [Action] and [Action].
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by [Action], clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, [Action] and applying lead aprons.
Boba Barista
TenRen's Time
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Maintained supply levels in counter and customer areas to meet typical demands.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Created original artwork for specials board display daily.
- Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
- Provided in-depth information to customers on beverage preparation and offered samples of latest brews.
- Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
- Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
- Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
- Learned every menu preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet all customer needs.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Educated coworkers and customers about new products.
- Educated staff by sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas and merchandise.
- Engendered customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Complied with standards for merchandising, stocking and storing product.
- Cultivated to recall customers' names and address each by name.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Trained new employees in groups and in one-on-one scenarios.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
Education
No Degree - Film And Media
UC Irvine
Irvine, CAHigh School Diploma -
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06.2021
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Supply Ordering
- Detail-Oriented
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Inventory Management
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Emergency Dental Care
- EMR Software
- Dental Radiography
- Patient Care Standards
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Customer Service
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Advising Patients
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Radiation Protection
- Appointment Scheduling
- Inventory Replenishment
- Addressing Patient Inquiries
- Document Management
- Teeth Cleaning
- Payment Collections
- Personable Communication
Languages
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Elements Dental
09.2019 - 08.2021
Boba Barista
TenRen's Time
10.2018 - 07.2021
No Degree - Film And Media
UC Irvine
High School Diploma -
Pasadena City College
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