Mauricio Cruz
Fayetteville,GA
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with strong clinical, radiology, and sterilization experience. Skilled in chairside assisting, patient communication, and maintaining an efficient, safe operatory. Cross-trained in scheduling, front desk operations, and patient records. Dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to excellent patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Worker / Masonry Assistant
Cruz Masonry
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted with jobsite tasks, material handling, and tool operation.
- Maintained safe, organized work areas following OSHA standards.
Gym Attendant (Part-Time)
Ultimate Fitness
02.2022 - Current
- Provided member assistance and customer service.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized facility.
Dental Assistant / Front Desk
Great Expressions Dental Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted during exams, fillings, extractions, and restorative procedures.
- Performed sterilization, infection control, and operatory preparation.
- Managed scheduling, phone calls, patient check-in/out, and insurance processing.
- Maintained accurate patient records and provided excellent patient service.
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared trays, materials, and operatories for procedures.
- Assisted dentists during routine and emergency treatments.
- Ensured patient comfort and adherence to sterilization protocols.
Education
High School Diploma - Dental Radiology & Safety Program
Dental Staff School
Marietta, GA06.2021
High School Diploma -
Whitewater High School
Fayetteville, GA05.2020
Skills
- Clinical Skills: Chairside Assisting
- Procedure Preparation
- Dental Radiology
- Sterilization & Infection Control
- Restorative Dentistry Support
- Extractions
- Charting & EHR
- Administrative Skills: Scheduling
- Front Desk Operations
- Insurance & Billing Support
- Patient Relations
- Records Management
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Control
- Safety Awareness
- Material handling
- Jobsite safety
- OSHA compliance
- Site organization
- Equipment maintenance
- Time management
Certification
- Dental Assistant Certification – Georgia Board of Dentistry
- Dental Radiology Certification – Georgia NPPEC
- AHA-BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR), valid until 12/2024
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training (AIIA)
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Construction Worker / Masonry Assistant
Cruz Masonry
08.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant / Front Desk
Great Expressions Dental Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
Gym Attendant (Part-Time)
Ultimate Fitness
02.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
06.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma - Dental Radiology & Safety Program
Dental Staff School
High School Diploma -
Whitewater High School