Hi, I’m
Sierra Rivera
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
3
Certification
Work History
Markham Orthodontics
RDA
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Creekside Endodontics
Registered Dental Assistant
04.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Take CBCT scan, preliminary x-rays, vital signs and perform endodontic testing
- Prepare patient for treatment by dressing bib, applying topical gel for anesthesia, and apply rubber dam
- Cleaned and sanitized dental instruments, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies
- Supported the dentist chairside and passed instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently during various procedures
- Provided appropriate oral health education, including post-operative care.
Ascot Family Dental
Dental Assistant
10.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Capture necessary x-rays prescribed for the procedure
- Set up of instruments, materials, and equipment necessary for each procedure
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and set up instrument bags maintaining infection control
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
- Assisted the dentist chairside and passed instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently
- Exercised knowledge of dental instruments and terminology.
Ascot Family Dental
Scheduling Coordinator
05.2019 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Received, screened, and coordinated telephone calls
- Scheduled all surgical procedures, including overall coordination of schedule
- Greeted, screened, and provided service to patients and visitors
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, internet, and database programs
- Ensured company policy, as well as federal and state employment law compliance
- Requested policies from insurance companies, issuing binders and certificates.
Regal Entertainment Group
Associate Manager
06.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Supervise employees to ensure all policies and procedures are being followed
- Administer cash flow based on business needs
- Maintain control of cash registers and balancing cash
- Monitor and record inventory
- Perform closing duties such as balancing the safe, filing ticket stubs and operating film projectors
- Create and manage a schedule of 70+ employees.
Regal Entertainment Group
Floor Staff
10.2016 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Receive payments by cash, check, credits, voucher, or automatic debits
- Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties
- Answer customers' questions and provide information on procedures and policies
- Sell tickets and concession items to customers
- Identified and resolved operational problems using defined processes, expertise, and judgment.
Burger King
Team Member
10.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Communicate with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints
- Serve customers in eating places that specialize in fast service and inexpensive carry-out food
- Take food items from serving or storage areas and place them in dishes, on serving trays, or in takeout bags
- Clean and organize eating, service, and kitchen areas.
Education
Carrington College
Dental Assisting
12.2020
Amador High School
High School Diploma
06.2018
Skills
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Decision Making
- Self-Motivating
- Troubleshooting
- Compassion
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Driver's License, 2022
- X-Ray Certified, 2022
- BLS Certification, 2022
- ACLS Certification, 2022
Timeline
RDA
Markham Orthodontics
09.2022 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Creekside Endodontics
04.2021 - 08.2022
Dental Assistant
Ascot Family Dental
10.2020 - 03.2021
Scheduling Coordinator
Ascot Family Dental
05.2019 - 10.2020
Associate Manager
Regal Entertainment Group
06.2018 - 05.2019
Floor Staff
Regal Entertainment Group
10.2016 - 06.2018
Team Member
Burger King
10.2016 - 01.2017
Carrington College
Dental Assisting
Amador High School
High School Diploma
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