NATALIE CRUZ
Chino,CA
Summary
Positive and caring individual with solid foundation in dental health principles and patient care. Extensive knowledge of dental procedures and infection control protocols, coupled with proficiency in dental radiography and patient scheduling. Committed to enhancing patient experience and contributing to smooth and efficient dental practice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
California Dentistry and Braces
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted in preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing dental instruments.
- Administered patient care by providing comfort and answering questions during procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care for improved health outcomes.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with the dental team members.
Sales Associate
Boot Barn
10.2023 - 10.2025
- Operate cash register, scanners and computers to itemize and total customer purchases.
- Collect payments and make changes for cash transactions, balanced drawer at the end of each shift
- Deliver excellent customer service in a high volume, fast paced retail environment
- Demonstrate strong multitasking and time management skills during peak hours
- Assist customers with product inquiries and provide recommendations
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking and organization of merchandise.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and improve store performance.
Administrative Assistant
Diamond Tax Services
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed various administrative duties such as operating phone systems, copy machines, printing, scanning, and mailing
- Answered telephones and gave information to callers, took messages or transferred calls to appropriate individuals
- Created, maintained, and enter the information into databases.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
Education
Diploma - Dental Assisting
American Career College
Ontario, CA11-2025
High School Diploma -
Chino High School
Chino, CA05-2023
Skills
- Communication
- Active listener
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Team oriented
- Professional & Friendly Chairside Manner
- Equipment sterilization
- Dental radiography
- Dental impressions
- Infection control proficiency
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Four-handed procedures
Certification
- BLS – Present
- Pit and Fissure Sealants
- Coronal Polishing
- Dental Radiographs
- Infection Control
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
CONTACT
- 909-731-5107
- natalieecruz04@gmail.com
- Chino, CA 91710
Timeline
Dental Assistant
California Dentistry and Braces
10.2025 - 03.2026
Sales Associate
Boot Barn
10.2023 - 10.2025
Administrative Assistant
Diamond Tax Services
05.2023 - 12.2023
Diploma - Dental Assisting
American Career College
High School Diploma -
Chino High School