Samantha Radilla
San Diego,CA
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Opsam Health
San Diego, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
Teller
Yeika Services
San Diego, CA
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Received and processed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, loan payments and other banking services.
- Verified customers' identification to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Balanced cash drawers on a daily basis.
- Provided exceptional customer service while accurately processing routine transactions.
- Assisted customers in opening new accounts and completing required paperwork.
- Processed wire transfers for customers both domestically and internationally.
- Ordered checks, placed stop payment orders and conducted additional special services for customers.
- Trained employees on cash drawer operation.
Education
Certification - Dental Assisting
UEI College - Chula Vista, CA
Chula Vista, CA06-2023
Skills
- Registered Dental Assistant
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Impressions Proficiency
- Knowledge Of Dental Terminology
- Dental Assisting National Board Accredited
- Dental Radiography
- Taking X-Rays
- Equipment Sterilization
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Opsam Health
08.2023 - Current
Teller
Yeika Services
01.2021 - 07.2023
Certification - Dental Assisting
UEI College - Chula Vista, CA
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