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Vanessa Montoya

Van Nuys,CA

Summary

Patient-focused Dental Assistant offering experience in providing dentistry support in rapidly growing dental offices. A Dental Assistant with experience necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Skills

  • Taking X-rays
  • CPR certified
  • Bilingual
  • Fluoride Treatments
  • Coronal Polishing
  • Chair side assisting
  • Sterilization
  • Study model pour and trim
  • Vital sign measurements
  • Blood Draws
  • Detail-oriented
  • Adaptable
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Oral Hygiene Techniques
  • Instrument Tray Preparation
  • Critical Thinking

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dr. Saadat A. Safa, DMD, MS, FACP, Prosthodontist
Encino, CA
05.2019 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for procedures such as filings, crowns, extractions and cleanings.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placed orders to restock inventory.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images by taking bitewings and periapical and full mouth.
  • Helped patients feel comfortable during their visit.

Barista Trainer

Starbucks
Studio City, CA
11.2010 - Current
  • Customized training strategies based on individual barista knowledge, experience and strengths.
  • Handled cash and processed payments accurately to avoid errors.
  • Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Trained new employees in groups and in one-on-one scenarios.

Dental Assistant Intern

Pacific Implant Group
North Hollywood, CA
09.2018 - 11.2018
  • Sterilized instruments
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Prepared dental rooms and materials.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for reviewing
  • Gathered patient data daily for their visits.

Medical Assistant Intern

Assuta Family Medical
North Hollywood, CA
07.2013 - 10.2013
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Performed blood draws
  • Administered injections, flu shots, and other vaccines.

Education

Dental Assistant -

Concorde
North Hollywood, CA
2018

Medical Assistant -

Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA
2013

High School Diploma -

North Hollywood Senior High School
North Hollywood, CA
2010

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dr. Saadat A. Safa, DMD, MS, FACP, Prosthodontist
05.2019 - Current

Dental Assistant Intern

Pacific Implant Group
09.2018 - 11.2018

Medical Assistant Intern

Assuta Family Medical
07.2013 - 10.2013

Barista Trainer

Starbucks
11.2010 - Current

Dental Assistant -

Concorde

Medical Assistant -

Concorde Career College

High School Diploma -

North Hollywood Senior High School
Vanessa Montoya