SONIA RUIZ

adxli5@r.postjobfree.com 1-661-***-**** Bakersfield, CA 93306

Summary

Team player supporting coworkers and taking direction from dentist. Friendly RDAEF II/OA with 19 years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.

Skills

Restorative dentistry

Patient schedule management

Exam room setups

Periodontics

Medical records management

Restorative procedures

Treatment room setup

Disinfecting rooms and equipment

Taking X-rays

Sterilization techniques

Chairside assistance

Knowledgeable in Dolphin Management/Dolphin Imaging

Patient records gathering

Office Management

Oral Healthcare

Dental Hygiene

Dental staff support

Experience

Bakersfield Orthodontic Dental Group Bakersfield, CA

Rdaef II/ OA

01/2005 - Current

Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.

Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.

Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating permanent crowns.

Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.

Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.

Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.

Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.

Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.

DR NICHOLSON Bakersfield, CA

Oral Surgery Assistant

01/2002 - 11/2004

Took part in surgical procedures by assisting oral surgeon in any way that was needed.

Gave patients detailed education before surgery to explain side effects and what medications could be used to treat pain.

Welcomed patients upon arrival, led to surgical area and managed procedure preparations.

Assisted oral surgeon by preparing surgical area ahead of time so that procedures could take place.

Soothed anxious patients by effectively listening and demonstrating concern for individual fears.

Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.

Assisted surgeon with completing procedures such as JAW SURGERY and EXTRACTIONS.

Education and Training

Loma Linda University Ash Hill, CA

RDAEF II/ OA in EXPANDED FUNCTIONS II

05/2021

Certifications

Registered Dental Assistant in State of California

CPR certified by Red Cross

Licensed Orthodontic Assistant - 2019

Expanded functions II license- May 2021

Licensed Xray - 2006

Licensed Pit Fissure Sealant - 2021

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