Tiffany Mendez
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with 3 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with many hands on procedures, setting up exam rooms, creating lab slip orders, and taking dental radiographs. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients and a positive workplace environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dentalux
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted dentists during chairside procedures, maintaining efficient workflow and patient comfort.
- Monitored supply inventory and replenished clinical materials to prevent treatment delays.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Captured dental radiographs and updated patient charts with accurate clinical documentation.
- Prepared treatment rooms and arranged instruments for restorative and preventative procedures.
Food Service Worker
School District of Philadelphia
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepared and served breakfast and lunch items following standardized school meal procedures.
- Portioning meals accurately while maintaining consistent quality and portion control standards.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces, utensils, and equipment to support food safety compliance.
- Assisted with receiving, storing, and rotating food supplies to maintain inventory freshness.
- Follow sanitation, temperature, and handling guidelines to support safe food preparation.
- Supported kitchen workflow by completing cleanup, dishwashing, and end-of-service duties.
Babysitter
Babysitters
02.2018 - Current
- Planned age-appropriate activities that supported learning, play, and engagement.
- Supervised children's daily routines, ensuring safety, structure, and consistent care.
- Coordinated bedtime, hygiene, and homework routines to maintain household schedules.
- Prepared meals and snacks while following family preferences and dietary instructions.
Education
Radiation Health And Safety -
Dental Association Board
Chicago, IL10-2024
Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA03-2023
High School Diploma -
Agora Cyber Charter
King Of Prussia, PA06-2019
Skills
- Bilingual, Spanish- Intermediate
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Calm under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Computer skills
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
Certification
- Radiation Health and Safety Certification
- Medical Billing and Coding Certification
- First Aid and CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dentalux
07.2023 - Current
Food Service Worker
School District of Philadelphia
09.2022 - 06.2023
Babysitter
Babysitters
02.2018 - Current
Radiation Health And Safety -
Dental Association Board
Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
High School Diploma -
Agora Cyber Charter