Seferina Arias Garcia
Lawrence,MA
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Perfect Dental
07.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- 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.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 15 procedures daily.
Kitchen Supervisor
Marriot Hotel
06.2016 - 07.2021
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Reduced food waste through effective inventory management and menu planning.
- Ensured consistent quality of dishes by overseeing recipe execution and conducting regular taste tests.
- Managed staff scheduling, ensuring optimal coverage during peak hours and minimizing labor costs.
- Trained new team members on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and company standards.
Education
Dental Assisting
Boston Career Institute (BCI)
Lowell, MA03.2021
High School Diploma -
Lawrence High School
Lawrence, MA06.2016
Skills
- Procedure Support
- Patient Services
- Patient Education
- Dental Records
- Patient Scheduling
- Electronic Charting
- Sterilization Techniques
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Dental Radiography
- Treatment Room Setup
- X-Ray Processing
- Dental Impressions
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- CPR Certification
- Dental Terminology Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Impression Taking Skills
- Patient Record Maintenance
- Milling Machine knowledge
- Customer Service Orientation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Continuing Education Commitment
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Teeth Cleaning Assistance
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Infection Control Procedure
- Empathy and Compassion
- Organizational Skills
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- iTero scanner knowledge
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Certified in Dental Radiology
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Perfect Dental
07.2021 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Marriot Hotel
06.2016 - 07.2021
Dental Assisting
Boston Career Institute (BCI)
High School Diploma -
Lawrence High School
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Certified in Dental Radiology
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