Stasha Hwang
Olympia,WA
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with expertise in patient education and office management. Supports efficient operations by managing patient records, preparing treatment rooms, and assisting with procedures. Maintains sterile environments to enhance patient comfort and safety. Improves patient satisfaction through effective communication and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Fisher Jones Family Dentistry
Olympia, WA
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted dentists during examinations and procedures in a family-oriented dental practice.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and ensuring cleanliness standards.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Managed patient intake, ensured excellent customer service, performed sterilization, assisted with conscious sedation, organized and restocked supplies, maintained inventory, communicated with multiple labs and representatives, shipped lab cases, and closed the office
Server/ Waitress
Kamakura Japanese Cuisine
Lacey, WA
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed inventory tasks, provided exceptional customer service, processed orders, and served customers while ensuring timely food and drink rotation.
Registered Dental Assistant
New Vision Dental
South Pasadena, CA
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Handled phone calls, scheduled appointments, greeted and seated patients, provided customer service, collected payments, obtained insurance information, filled charts, consulted on treatment plans, created prefabricated crowns, charted patient information, assisted in oral surgeries, took impressions, performed digital x-rays, captured intraoral pictures, sterilized instruments, organized patient records, managed inventory, restocked supplies, trained staff, prepared doctors for procedures, communicated with multiple labs, shipped out cases, and opened and closed the office to streamline office operations and enhance patient experience.
- Assisted dentists during procedures to promote patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments to maintain a clean environment.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices to support improved dental health.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WANursing/ associate -
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA08-2026
Nursing/ associate -
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA01-2022
General Education, Completed 2-yr prerequisite Requirement-Graduated -
Los Angeles Pierce Community College
Woodland, Hills, CA01-2016
Skills
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Quick learner
- Willingness to learn
- Strong work ethic
- Positive demeanor
- Accessible
- Business etiquette
- Supportive team member
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Fisher Jones Family Dentistry
03.2025 - 08.2025
Server/ Waitress
Kamakura Japanese Cuisine
05.2022 - 04.2024
Registered Dental Assistant
New Vision Dental
06.2019 - 06.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
South Puget Sound Community College
Nursing/ associate -
Tacoma Community College
Nursing/ associate -
Pasadena City College
General Education, Completed 2-yr prerequisite Requirement-Graduated -
Los Angeles Pierce Community College