Ashley Jimenez
Vista
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, and chairside assisting. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Oceanside, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted with patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of clinical areas.
- Supported dentists in various tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies and procedures in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with team members to improve office operations and patient experience.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Administrative Assistant
Fenceworks
Oceanside, CA
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Managed scheduling and calendar coordination for executive team.
- Assisted in preparation of reports and presentations using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Coordinated communication between departments to improve workflow efficiency.
- Maintained filing systems and organized documents for easy access and retrieval.
Dental Assistant
Encinitas Pediatric Dentistry
Encinitas, CA
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted in performing routine dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained sterilization and infection control protocols in compliance with industry standards.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing clinic workflow and reducing patient wait times.
Dental Assistant Extern
Mcelroy Smiles by Design of Encinitas
Encinitas, CA
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted in patient intake, ensuring accurate documentation and effective communication with dental staff.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools and maintaining patient comfort.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions to improve compliance.
Education
Dental Assistant
UEI College
Oceanside 06-2024
High School Diploma -
James Madison High School
San Antonio, TX06-2013
Skills
- Time management capabilities
- Oral hygiene education
- Electronic charting
- Detail-oriented mindset
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
09.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Encinitas Pediatric Dentistry
03.2024 - 06.2024
Dental Assistant Extern
Mcelroy Smiles by Design of Encinitas
01.2024 - 03.2024
Administrative Assistant
Fenceworks
08.2023 - 12.2024
Dental Assistant
UEI College
High School Diploma -
James Madison High School