Nohemi Avina
Cicero,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented Dental Assistant bringing one year of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service. Open and positive communicator with calm and level-headed approach to managing routine needs and meeting special challenges.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Courtney Villari
Forest Park, IL
11.2023 - Current
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Dunkin Staff Member
Dunkin' Donuts Franchising
Cicero, IL
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed safe and efficient serving of customer foods.
- Managed customer transactions and balanced cash registers after shifts.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Morton College
Cicero, IL05-2025
High School Diploma -
Morton East Highschool
Cicero, IL05-2023
Skills
- Patient Services
- Clinical Support
- Stress Management Techniques
- Insurance Billing
- Team Collaboration
- Cash Management
- Customer Service
Accomplishments
- National Honor Society
- Community Service Volunteer
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Courtney Villari
11.2023 - Current
Dunkin Staff Member
Dunkin' Donuts Franchising
01.2022 - 10.2022
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Morton College
High School Diploma -
Morton East Highschool
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