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Derek Nguyen

Derek Nguyen

Riverside,CA

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

West Valley Dental
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for daily procedures.
  • Worked front office

Dental Assistant

Zwahlen and Marshall Family Dentistry
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during dental procedures, including suctioning, passing instruments, and ensuring the dentist had the necessary tools for efficient and precise treatments.

Endodontics Front Office Receptionist

Delta Endodontics
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Scheduled and managed patient appointments, including follow-ups, to ensure efficient office workflow.
  • Conducted post-treatment calls to check on patient progress and address concerns
  • Managed patient records and insurance verification with accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by answering inquiries, processing payments, and creating a welcoming environment.

Cashier

Carls Jr.
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Worked graveyard shift

Dental Assistant

West Valley Dental
12.2020 - 08.2022
  • 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.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Ripon High School
Ripon
06-2022

Skills

  • Dental:
  • Instrument preparation
  • Oral healthcare
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Oral X-rays
  • Insurance billing
  • Dental procedure preparation
  • Proficient in SoftDent and Eaglesoft
  • Languages: Vietnamese(conversational), Spanish (elementary)
  • Interests: cooking, baking, photography, hikes, exercising

Timeline

Dental Assistant

West Valley Dental
06.2024 - 09.2024

Dental Assistant

Zwahlen and Marshall Family Dentistry
06.2023 - 09.2023

Endodontics Front Office Receptionist

Delta Endodontics
06.2023 - 09.2023

Cashier

Carls Jr.
05.2022 - 09.2022

Dental Assistant

West Valley Dental
12.2020 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of California, Riverside

High School Diploma -

Ripon High School

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