Melissa Alvarez
Ruskin,FL
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Suncoast Community Health Centers
05.2022 - 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.
- Provided excellent customer service to create positive experiences and build patient trust.
- Scheduled, rescheduled, and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Cashier
Walgreens
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Education
Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
Tampa12.2021
Skills
- Restorative Procedures
- Appointment Scheduling
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Excellent Multitasking Capabilities
- Computer Proficiency
- Bilingual
Certification
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
- CPR
- Dental Radiology
References
- Dr. Jena Cabrera DMD (239)280-9975
- Evies Medel Office Manager (813)528-7016
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Suncoast Community Health Centers
05.2022 - Current
Cashier
Walgreens
02.2019 - 04.2021
Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
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