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Polina Garcia

Marysville

Summary

Detail-oriented and compassionate Dental Assistant with a strong background in chairside support, patient care, and clinical operations. Skilled in four-handed dentistry, digital radiography, and instrument sterilization. Committed to delivering high-quality care while ensuring a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients. Known for strong teamwork, reliability, and effective communication in fast-paced dental settings.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Community Health Center of Snohomish County
Everett
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Performed X-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists' evaluations.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for a clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.

Dental Assistant

DDS Dental
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Clean and sanitize dental instruments, trays and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Take digital radiographs (x-rays), CT scans and impressions of patients’ teeth.
  • Monitored blood pressure before starting treatment while following all guidelines.
  • Set up trays according to patient needs and plans, and the dentist’s preferences.

Registered Medical Assistant

Discovery Health MD
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.

COVID Testing Administrator

Ambulnz
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Assist with registration
  • Gather patient information and appropriate signatures for specimens
  • Nasal swab COVID testing
  • Prepare and ship specimens to laboratories for testing

Education

Certified Dental Assistant

West Coast College of Dental Assisting
Bothell, WA
09.2023

BLS CPR Certified

American Heart Association
Bothell, WA
07.2023

OSHA, HIPAA,HIV, Blood Borne Pathogen, Radiography

WCCODA
Bothell, WA
05.2023

Certificate - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

National Healthcareer Association
12.2021

Skills

  • Trilingual: Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and English
  • Four-Handed Dentistry Techniques
  • Digital X-ray Operation
  • Instrument Sterilization and Infection Control
  • Proficient with Dental Software and Computer Applications
  • Strong Team Collaboration and Communication Skills

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Community Health Center of Snohomish County
10.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant

DDS Dental
06.2023 - 09.2023

Registered Medical Assistant

Discovery Health MD
09.2021 - 10.2022

COVID Testing Administrator

Ambulnz
08.2021 - 10.2021

Certified Dental Assistant

West Coast College of Dental Assisting

BLS CPR Certified

American Heart Association

OSHA, HIPAA,HIV, Blood Borne Pathogen, Radiography

WCCODA

Certificate - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

National Healthcareer Association

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