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
- 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.
- Administered patient care by providing comfort and answering questions during procedures.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care, enhancing understanding and compliance for better health outcomes.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized dental instruments to ensure readiness for procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with dental team members to create a supportive work environment, fostering teamwork and efficiency.
Sales Associate
Boot Barn
10.2023 - 10.2025
- Delivered excellent customer service in high-volume, fast-paced retail environment, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided tailored recommendations, improving sales conversions.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and improve store performance.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking and organized merchandise, contributing to efficient store operations.
- Demonstrate strong multitasking and time management skills during peak hours
- 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
Administrative Assistant
Diamond Tax Services
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Executed administrative tasks including phone system operation, copying, printing, scanning, and mailing to support office functionality.
- Answered telephones and gave information to callers, took messages or transferred calls to appropriate individuals
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Created, maintained, and entered the information into databases.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Monitored office supply inventory and placed orders to ensure availability of essential materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chino High School
Chino, CA05-2023
Diploma - Dental Assisting
American Career College
Ontario, CA11-2025
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Dental impressions
- Four-handed procedures
- Equipment sterilization
- Infection control proficiency
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Communication
- Patient communication
- Team oriented
- Professional & Friendly Chairside Manner
Certification
- BLS – Present
- Pit and Fissure Sealants
- Coronal Polishing
- Dental Radiographs
- Infection Control
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Contact
- 909-731-5107
- natalieecruz04@gmail.com
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
High School Diploma -
Chino High School
Diploma - Dental Assisting
American Career College