Summary
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Education
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Certification
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Mia Armenta

Seminole,TX

Summary

Dental assistant with proven track record in dental assisting, equipped to work and optimize dental operations. Skilled in patient care, chairside assistance, and dental radiography with strong focus on sterilization and infection control. Reliable Dental Assistant with a year and a half of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Quick learner and successful with building relationships with others.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant

Familia Dental
03.2024 - Current
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.

Sales Associate

Martin Boot Company
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Spotter

Gama LLC
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Strengthened team performance by assisting colleagues in understanding hand signals and other communication methods essential for safe spotting practices.
  • Increased efficiency by maintaining clear lines of communication between lifting equipment operators and ground personnel.
  • Reduced accidents through vigilant monitoring of the worksite, identifying potential hazards and taking corrective actions promptly.
  • Improved overall spotting efficiency by actively participating in training sessions focused on new equipment usage guidelines and best practices for signal communication techniques.
  • Assisted crane operators in improving safety measures for more efficient job site operations.

Food Service Handler

Firehouse Subs
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Implemented proper food handling techniques to maintain safe cooking practices.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing concerns or special requests promptly and professionally.
  • Reduced waste through effective portion control measures and efficient use of ingredients during preparation.
  • Supported staff training initiatives by sharing knowledge of best practices in food handling and preparation techniques.
  • Participated in regular equipment maintenance, ensuring consistent performance and longevity of kitchen tools.

Education

No Degree - Dental Assisting

Accelerated Academy
Midland, TX
03-2024

Seminole High School
Seminole, TX
05-2023

Skills

  • Equipment sterilization
  • Oral surgery assistance
  • Dental radiography
  • Oral hygiene education
  • Impression taking

  • Team collaboration
  • Patient management
  • Bilingual communication
  • Orthodontic debonding and bonding procedures
  • Orthodontic adjustments (wire changes, ligature changes, etc)

Certification

  • RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
  • Certified Dental Assistant
  • CPR Certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Dental Assistant

Familia Dental
03.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Martin Boot Company
11.2023 - 03.2024

Spotter

Gama LLC
05.2023 - 08.2023

Food Service Handler

Firehouse Subs
01.2021 - 08.2022

No Degree - Dental Assisting

Accelerated Academy

Seminole High School