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, CA2018
Medical Assistant -
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA2013
High School Diploma -
North Hollywood Senior High School
North Hollywood, CA2010
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
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