Seleste Cantu
San Antonio
Summary
Experienced with patient care and dental procedure support, ensuring smooth clinic operations. Utilizes effective sterilization and infection control practices for safe environment. Knowledge of dental software and radiography, enhancing patient care quality and clinic efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Westover Hills Family Dental
02.2018 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Health Care Aide
Legacy Home Health Agency
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Dental Assistant Extern
Medico MD Medical And Dental
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Assisted with dental x-rays, ensuring accurate diagnostic information was obtained for each patient.
- Performed basic lab tasks such as pouring impressions and trimming models, contributing to timely case completion for patients.
- Prepared treatment rooms for procedures, reducing turnaround time between appointments significantly.
Cashier
HEB Grocery Store
03.2013 - 08.2017
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assisting
The College of Health Care Professions
TX12-2018
High School Diploma -
McCollum High School
San Antonio, TX05-2015
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- Certified Monitoring of Nitrous oxide sedation
Timeline
Dental Assistant Extern
Medico MD Medical And Dental
10.2018 - 12.2018
Dental Assistant
Westover Hills Family Dental
02.2018 - Current
Health Care Aide
Legacy Home Health Agency
09.2017 - 02.2019
Cashier
HEB Grocery Store
03.2013 - 08.2017
No Degree - Dental Assisting
The College of Health Care Professions
High School Diploma -
McCollum High School
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