Sonia Jaimes
Summary
Friendly dental assistant that is eager to build strong relationships with patients and provide quality support during a dental procedure. Works well with all types of personalities. Can work well under pressure and in a fast paced environment. Currently attending San Joaquin Valley College a accredited Dental Assisting Program
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Western Dental
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Completed my extern hours 265
Extern
Western Dental & Orthodontics
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Provided excellent chairside assistance, facilitating seamless dentist-patient interactions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for procedures, reducing turnaround time between appointments significantly.
- Excelled within fast-paced work environments under high-pressure situations without sacrificing quality care provided to patients during externship experience.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse patients of all ages during their visits.
- Assisted with dental x-rays, ensuring accurate diagnostic information was obtained for each patient.
- Provided exceptional customer service through empathetic listening skills while addressing patient concerns or fears about treatments effectively.
- Contributed to team success by collaborating closely with dentists, and administrative staff throughout the externship period.
- Conducted thorough sterilization of instruments and equipment to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Prepared dental rooms and materials.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Tagger/Packer/ Bag Machine Operator
Gillette Citrus
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepare pallets and make sure they are accordingly tagged for shipment
- Packs produce seasonal fruit at a fast pace, to complete shipment order
- Operates a pattern packer machine that operates at a fast pace
Packer/Packing Machine Operator
Cecilia's Packing Cooperation
12.2017 - 05.2022
- Pack citrus fruit at a fast pace
- Operarte packing machine that works at a fast pace that packs citrus fruit into boxes
Brandt Farms Inc
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Maintain a clean area while packing cold fruit at a fast pace environment
- (nectarines,peaches,plums,kiwi,mandarins)
Education
Dental Assistant program -
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA10.2024
Mountain View High School -
06.2013
Skills
- Dental Radiography
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Bilingual
Certification
- Hipaa Certificate
- Infection Control Certificate
- Radiology Certificate
- Sealant Certificate
- Coronal polish
- CPR certified
Personal Information
Title: Dental Assistant
Timeline
Extern
Western Dental & Orthodontics
07.2024 - 09.2024
Dental Assistant
Western Dental
07.2024 - 09.2024
Tagger/Packer/ Bag Machine Operator
Gillette Citrus
11.2022 - 06.2023
Brandt Farms Inc
05.2018 - 08.2019
Packer/Packing Machine Operator
Cecilia's Packing Cooperation
12.2017 - 05.2022
Mountain View High School -
- Hipaa Certificate
- Infection Control Certificate
- Radiology Certificate
- Sealant Certificate
- Coronal polish
- CPR certified
Dental Assistant program -
San Joaquin Valley College
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