Mariel Cortez
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Motivated and dependable healthcare professional transitioning into sterile processing with experience in dental sterilization procedures, infection control, and fast paced clinical environments. Certified in Sterile processing through Joliet Junior College and seeking an entry-level Sterile Processing Technician opportunity to further develop technical skills and complete clinical hours required for CRCST certification.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Receptionist
VCA Animal Hospital
Naperville, USA
05.2014 - Current
- Coordinated appointments, client communication, and patient intake to enhance client satisfaction in busy veterinary practice.
- Delivered professional customer service while prioritizing tasks to ensure smooth practice functioning.
- Supported veterinary staff by streamlining daily operations to improve workflow.
- Maintain accurate electronic records using Woofware.
Dental Assistant
Bright Dental
Naperville, USA
04.2017 - 12.2025
- Assisted with chairside dental procedures and patient preparation to enhance patient experience.
- Cleaned, sterilized, and organized dental instruments and trays to ensure readiness for procedures.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies and ordered materials as needed.
- Operated autoclave and ultrasonic equipment according to safety standards.
- Maintained sterilization logs and followed infection control procedures.
- Maintained clean, organized clinical environment to support efficient operations and patient care.
Education
Certificate for Sterile Processing - Joliet, IL
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL05-2026
Certification for Dental Assisting - Glen Ellyn, IL
College of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL03-2017
Skills
- Client communication
- Customer service
- Medical recordkeeping
- Infection control
- Equipment sterilization
- Inventory management
- Time management
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Bright Dental
04.2017 - 12.2025
Veterinary Receptionist
VCA Animal Hospital
05.2014 - Current
Certificate for Sterile Processing - Joliet, IL
Joliet Junior College
Certification for Dental Assisting - Glen Ellyn, IL
College of Dupage