Dental assistant
Marilu Hernandez
Westbury,N.Y.
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Dental Assistant with experience at John H. Geager, excelling in equipment sterilization and chair-side support. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective teamwork and efficient treatment room setup. Bilingual in English and Spanish, committed to maintaining a clean, safe environment while providing compassionate care.
Overview
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Work History
Dental Assistant
John H. Geager
02.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, and procedure
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Smoothie Maker
Angela Bonomo
03.2019 - Current
- Prepared and served juices and blended drinks.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize productivity during peak hours.
- Ensured proper rotation of perishable ingredients to minimize waste while maintaining freshness for consumption.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to health department standards for food safety.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting high-quality, customized smoothies based on individual preferences.
- Increased efficiency by prepping fruits and vegetables ahead of time for easy access during busy periods.
- Adapted quickly to changes in protocols or recipes based on feedback from management or customers.
- Educated customers about the nutritional benefits of various ingredients, encouraging healthier choices.
- Mastered the use of various blenders and juicers for optimal smoothie texture and consistency.
- Provided personalized recommendations for customers with dietary restrictions or allergies, ensuring their needs were met safely and deliciously.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork with colleagues.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
- Maintained, operated, set up and cleaned food preparation equipment.
- Cut, diced and chopped fresh ingredients and toppings for smoothies.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines with proper handwashing, food storage and sanitization.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
Education
Dental Assistant
Boces
02.2024
Skills
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Team collaboration
- Treatment room breakdown
- Fast learner
- Dental material handling
- Dental staff assistance
- Friendly
- Chair-side support
- Four-handed procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Instrument tray preparation
- Speak English and Spanish
Timeline
Dental Assistant
John H. Geager
02.2024 - Current
Smoothie Maker
Angela Bonomo
03.2019 - Current
Dental Assistant
Boces
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