V
Jeanette
Velazquez
jeanettevelazquez25@
yahoo.com
Salinas, United States
93905
SUMMARY
Multi-talented Dental Assistant with [Number] years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort. SKILLS
Bilingual and Bi-literate
(English/Spanish)
Dentrix proficiency
Team player
Able to multi-task
Customer Service
EXPERIENCE
Dental Assistant
Salinas, United States
Dr. Cureton DDS/ Sep 2013 to Current
Prepared patients with scheduling appointments
Sterilized and disinfected dental instruments
Set up sterilize instruments in trays
Assisted dentist during dental procedures
Recorded treatment information in patients charts
Take X-rays
Make preliminary impressions
Provide patients with post care instructions
Translate English to Spanish for the dentist
Order all office supplies
Stock rooms
Disinfect rooms after every patient
Sterilizing and disinfect dental instruments
Oral Surgery Assistant
Salinas, CA
Salinas Valley Dental Specialties/ Dec 2022 to Jul 2023 Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient. Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures. Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care. Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects. Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety. Place EKGs to patients
Dental Assistant
Salinas, CA
City Dental/ Oct 2011 to Sep 2013
Fitting Room Operator/Cashier
Salinas, CA
Target/ Oct 2005 to Sep 2011
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Certificate : CNA
Central Coast College Expected in Apr 2024
Salinas, CA
Dental Assistant
Mission Trails Regional Occupational Program May 2011 Salinas, CA
Hartnell College Aug 2005
Salinas, CA
High School Diploma
Alisal High School Jun 2005
Salinas, CA