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Dental Assistant

Location:
Los Angeles, CA, 90016
Salary:
13.00
Posted:
August 08, 2011

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Resume:

Octavio Ramirez

**** ********** ***

323-***-****

s3gv5d@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a position in a dental environment where I can utilize my knowledge, skills and experience related to enhance my career as a dental assistant.

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Task-Oriented: Excellent organizational skills, experience in filing and organizing data, skilled in basic computer technology and typing

Leadership Skills: Work cooperatively with other employees, ability to complete team-oriented projects and tasks

Interpersonal: Provide excellent customer service, ability to effectively and efficiently resolve customer complaints.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Cesar Segovia D.D.S., West Hollywood, CA March ‘11- May ‘11

Dental Assistant/Sterilization

Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment for each patient

Organizing and laying out instruments for dentist's use

Handing instruments and other materials to dentist during procedures

Taking x-rays of patients' teeth

Taking impressions of patients' teeth for casts

Using suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures

Obtaining patients' dental records

Making patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment

Newhart Orthodontics, Beverly Hills, CA March ‘07- Jan ‘09

Dental Assistant/Sterilization

Set up & clean up examination rooms

Assist in inventory for all back office supplies

Responsible for maintaining and sterilizing all instruments (OSHA Standards)

Providing all staff and patients with assistance for a smooth work day

Smart & Final, Los Angeles, CA Sept. ’05 - March ‘07

Freezer manager/Key carrier

Accurately and efficiently ring on register and accurately maintain all cash and media at the registers.

Ordering and maintaining stock for freezer

Assistant to the assistant manager

Customer service

Forklift driver

St. Augustine Church, Los Angeles April ’04 - June ‘05

Receptionist

Answer phones and transfer calls to the appropriate employees.

Greet and assist visitors with visitor badges or escort them to an office or meeting room.

Take messages and make sure they get to the appropriate employees.

Accept and sign for packages and distribute mail.

Occasional fillingand scheduling.

Maintain a pleasant appearance of the reception area or lobby.

EDUCATION:

Culver City High School (2005-2007)

Everest College Los Angeles, CA (2010-Present) -Registered Dental Assistant Program (Evening class)

SKILLS:

Radiographs, chair side assisting, pouring and trimming dental models, alginate impressions, sterilization, intra-oral photographs, CPR Certified bi-lingual (Spanish).



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