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Melanie Hernandez

TX

Summary

Reliable Registered Dental Assistant with 2.5 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with all dental procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, Sterilizing equipment and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Quick learner with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients and successfully building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Mint Dentistry
08.2022 - 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.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry; assisting dental fillings, extractions, root canals, Invisalign Go, Removable Dentures, permanent, and temporary crowns .
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models, crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Typed patient data into computer system using Open Dental while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.

Customer Service

Chipotle Restaurant
06.2019 - 03.2022
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, including inn the kitchen the lobby, bathrooms, building exterior, parking lot.

•Followed food safety procedures at cording to company policies and health and sanitation regulations.


  • Collaborated with other areas to provide quality, seamless customer service.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing excellent customer service.
  • Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices, portion control and presentation within service goal times.
  • Provided excellent customer service, addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving billing disputes quickly and professionally.
  • Led cashiers and associates in providing thoughtful customer service.

Education

Registered Dental Assistant - Dental

Pure Dental Assistant Academy
Irving, TX
04.2022

High School Diploma -

Newman Smith High School
Carrollton, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Oral hygiene education
  • Multitask
  • Able to work in a fast paced environment
  • Detail-oriented mindset
  • Sterilization Techniques
  • Electronic charting
  • Patient communication
  • Dental procedures - Expert
  • Dental radiography - Expert
  • First aid training
  • Treatment room setup
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Open Dental & Dexis proficiency
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Product knowledge
  • Fast learning

Certification

  • Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification - Texas Dental Board.
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Texas Dental Board.


Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Mint Dentistry
08.2022 - Current

Customer Service

Chipotle Restaurant
06.2019 - 03.2022
  • Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification - Texas Dental Board.
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Texas Dental Board.


Registered Dental Assistant - Dental

Pure Dental Assistant Academy

High School Diploma -

Newman Smith High School
Melanie Hernandez