SARAI LEILANI ZAZUETA
Lancaster,CA
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Maribel’s Bakery
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Operated cashier register to process customer orders efficiently. Packaged items for customers and maintained cleanliness by mopping, sweeping, and disposing of trash. Organized workspace to enhance guest experience and accessibility.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Theur
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Facilitated patient preparation and ensured comfort during dental procedures.
- Oversaw sterilization protocols for instruments and equipment to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Facilitated scheduling and coordination of patient appointments to enhance operational efficiency.
- Instructed patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices to ensure proper recovery.
- Managed transfer and discharge processes utilizing the admit-discharge-transfer (ADT) system within the electronic medical record, ensuring seamless event management.
- Managed and directed internal and external telephone call routing processes.
- Assisted in ordering materials and supplies for unit operations. Gathered necessary equipment and medication as required by unit needs.
- Responded to incoming calls and provided assistance to patients and families as needed. Followed up with nursing staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments for patients to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated with discharge coordinator to streamline patient transfers to skilled nursing facilities.
- Compiled and organized discharge packets and essential documents for patient transitions.
- Managed upkeep of business equipment, ensuring wireless carts remain charged. Coordinated special maintenance or repairs for business equipment as needed.
- Managed updates to unit whiteboard to ensure accurate and current information.
- Ensures compliance with minimum medical record standards.
- Assisted unit personnel with electronic medical record usage and other systems. Provided support for computer-related issues within the unit.
- Facilitated welcoming experience for new patients and families upon arrival.
- Managed coordination of discharge times and communication with family members regarding pending discharges.
- Executed unit downtime procedures to ensure operational efficiency.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
- Facilitated data entry into ADT system to monitor status of clean and dirty beds.
- Facilitated co-pay collections by coordinating with admitting office during family member visits on the unit.
- Facilitated collection of meal trays and transportation of specimens to laboratory as needed.
- Conducted hourly rounding to enhance service excellence and customer satisfaction.
- Assumed responsibilities of receptionist through cross-training initiatives.
- Adapted to various departmental needs by providing support across multiple teams as required.
- Executed additional responsibilities as delegated by management.
Education
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assistant
High Desert Medical College
Lancaster, CA06.2026
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, CA06.2024
Skills
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Flexible
- Critical Thinking
- Time management
- Interpersonal communication
- Organized
- Quick Learner
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Leadership
- Communication
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Theur
07.2025 - 10.2025
Cashier
Maribel’s Bakery
09.2024 - 11.2024
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assistant
High Desert Medical College
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School