Samantha Galvez
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Motivated dental assistant with a strong desire to contribute to a dynamic team and expand expertise in the field. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring patient comfort. Seeking a full/part-time position to apply skills and enhance knowledge in the dental industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Thompson Center for Dentistry
Chula Vista
02.2023 - Current
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists' evaluations.
Waitress/Server
Little Sakana
San Diego
11.2021 - 11.2022
Waitress/Server
Crab Town
San Diego
10.2020 - 03.2022
Waitress/Server
Mignon Pho & Grill
San Diego
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Communicated with team members and supervisors to ensure good service and customer satisfaction
- Worked accurately and efficiently to provide quality food and ensure orders arrive at an appropriate time
- Managed time and tasks during peak hours to maintain level of service
Shift Lead
Poki One N Half
San Diego
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Conducting refunds, payments, gift cards
- Knowledge of proper cash handling procedures, as well as conducting refunds and gift cards
- Ability to multitask and ensure completion of daily tasks and requirements
- Worked in a fast paced environment while following proper protocols and ensuring a safe and clean working space
Education
Board Approved RDA Course - Dental Assistant Program
UEI College
Chula Vista, CA11.2022
Skills
- Digital & Traditional X-Rays
- Chair-side Assisting
- Sterilization
- Pour & Trim Study Models
- Alginate Impressions
- Reliable/Trustworthy
- Dental impressions
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
Certification
- CPR
- X-Ray
- Dental Practice Act
- HIPAA
- Infection Control
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Thompson Center for Dentistry
02.2023 - Current
Waitress/Server
Little Sakana
11.2021 - 11.2022
Waitress/Server
Crab Town
10.2020 - 03.2022
Waitress/Server
Mignon Pho & Grill
11.2019 - 01.2021
Shift Lead
Poki One N Half
07.2017 - 12.2019
Board Approved RDA Course - Dental Assistant Program
UEI College