Tea Olivas
Aiken,SC
Summary
Proven Dental Assistant with a track record of enhancing patient care and support at Kitfox Dentistry. Excelled in dental radiography and patient relations, significantly improving patient satisfaction. Skilled in equipment sterilization and adept at fostering positive experiences, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in dental health services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Kitfox Dentistry
05.2021 - Current
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
Server
Cracker Barrel
07.2014 - 07.2021
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Education
No Degree - DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCE MAJOR IN EXPANDED-DUTY
Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, SC05.2021
Skills
- Procedure Support
- Patient Services
- Patient Relations
- Equipment Sterilization
- Dental staff assistance
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Treatment room setup
- Dental Radiography
- Dental impressions
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Kitfox Dentistry
05.2021 - Current
Server
Cracker Barrel
07.2014 - 07.2021
No Degree - DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCE MAJOR IN EXPANDED-DUTY
Aiken Technical College
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