Vanessa Taukeiaho
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Proven Dental Assistant with a track record of excellence at Winning Smiles Custom Dentistry, adept in patient education and procedure support. Demonstrates strong team collaboration abilities and expertise in equipment sterilization, enhancing patient safety and improving clinic efficiency. Excelled in maintaining inventory, ensuring a 100% readiness for all dental procedures. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Winning Smiles Custom Dentistry
2021.05 - Current
- Co-Head Assistant
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 50 procedures daily.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Warehouse Worker
Costco
2020.04 - 2021.05
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 40-75 pounds.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Drove pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Conducted regular inspections and audits to check quality and verify inventory levels.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
Assistant Softball Coach
Etiwanda High School
2018.01 - 2018.05
- Coached players on successful batting, and fielding techniques.
- Provided effective physical training and conditioning to meet player position requirements and team needs.
- Analyzed client feedback to adjust coaching sessions accordingly.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Encouraged clients to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
- Helped players develop skills such as discipline and observation to further enhance team success.
- Supported head coach by scheduling and organizing away games and special events.
- Reviewed academic and personal records of all potential team members.
Education
No Degree - Health And Exercise Science
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKNo Degree - Dental Assisting
American Career College
Ontario, CA05.2021
Skills
- Patient Services/Education/Relations
- Clinical/Procedure Support
- Equipment Sterilization
- Inventory Management
- Infection control proficiency
- Sterilization techniques
- Insurance Billing
- Restorative procedures
- Dental staff assistance
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Appointment Scheduling
- Team collaboration abilities
- Patient intake procedures
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Electronic Charting
- Dental terminology knowledge
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Improved revenue by following up with new Patients on 3rd party website which finds candidates when they click on social media pages.
- 2017 NCAA National Champion
Interests
Working out, spending time with family, meditation, playing slowpitch, foodie and traveling.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Winning Smiles Custom Dentistry
2021.05 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Costco
2020.04 - 2021.05
Assistant Softball Coach
Etiwanda High School
2018.01 - 2018.05
No Degree - Health And Exercise Science
University of Oklahoma
No Degree - Dental Assisting
American Career College
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