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Mary Janine Palomo

Auburn,Washington

Summary

With 5 years of experience as a barista and cashier, I have developed patience and the ability to work effectively under pressure. My background as a dental assistant has made me highly aware of cross contamination and detail-oriented in my work. Excellent customer service is also one of my strengths. Combining job experience and skills from previous roles, I am confident that I would be a valuable addition to your team.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant Coordinator

Healthpoint
08.2021 - 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.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.

Dental Assitant

Bellevue Kids Dentist
01.2017 - Current
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials, including cement, composites and impression materials.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Booked appointments for patients using CS softdent software.
  • Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
  • Used Cs softdent software to document and maintain patient information and health background.
  • Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
  • Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy , unnecessary xray radiation exposure from diagnostic radiology procedure and applying lead aprons.
  • Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, pulpotomy and stainless steel crown.
  • Assisted dentist during Frenectomy using a laser and surgical.

Dental Assistant

G.O. Dental Group
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general,fillings, endo,oral surgery and Implant.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
  • Support hygienist during Periocharting by typing to record oral health of a patient.
  • Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
  • Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials, including cement, composites and impression materials.
  • Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

Barista

Starbucks
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
  • Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas.
  • Memorized ingredients and recipes, specialty drinks.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Complied with standards for merchandising, stocking and storing product.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions.

Cashier

McDonald's
02.2009 - 04.2012
  • Checked completed orders for accuracy and bagged meals for easy carrying.
  • Reduced customer wait times by quickly and efficiently operating customer window and sales register.
  • Maintained clean, sanitized and well-organized food preparation zones.
  • Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store efficient and neat.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service in high-volume, fast-paced operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jesus Is Lord Colleges Foundation
Philippines

Associate of Science - Nursing

Far Eastern University
Manila Philippines

No Degree -

Institute of Advance Dental Assisting
Seattle, WA

Skills

  • Effective Customer Engagement
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Service Sales Proficiency
  • Self-Motivated Professional
  • Proficient in Verbal Communication
  • Effective Information Retention
  • Skilled in Hands-On Tasks
  • Resilient in Fast-Paced Environments

Personal Information

Title:

Education

Seattle, WA,Manila Philippines,Philippines

Certification

Basic life support (CPR & AED)

Dental assistant certification

Languages

Filipino/tagalog/English
Professional Working

Timeline

Dental Assistant Coordinator

Healthpoint
08.2021 - Current

Dental Assitant

Bellevue Kids Dentist
01.2017 - Current

Dental Assistant

G.O. Dental Group
01.2016 - 01.2017

Barista

Starbucks
01.2012 - 01.2017

Cashier

McDonald's
02.2009 - 04.2012

High School Diploma -

Jesus Is Lord Colleges Foundation

Associate of Science - Nursing

Far Eastern University

No Degree -

Institute of Advance Dental Assisting

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