Fernanda Gutierrez Rivas
Hollister
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with proven expertise in dental radiography and exceptional patient relations, honed at Gilroy Plaza Dental and other reputable clinics. Excelled in equipment sterilization and oral surgery assistance, enhancing dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction. Known for outstanding team collaboration and a commitment to maintaining high health and safety standards.
Positive and caring individual with solid foundation in dental health principles and patient care. Extensive knowledge of dental procedures and infection control protocols, coupled with proficiency in dental radiography and patient scheduling. Committed to enhancing patient experience and contributing to smooth and efficient dental practice.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Gilroy Plaza Dental
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Dental Assistant
Khoi Le, D.D.S
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Sales Associate
Ulta Beauty
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School
Hollister, CA05-2025
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental
Unitek College
San Jose10-2023
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- X-ray processing
- Team collaboration
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Gilroy Plaza Dental
06.2024 - 01.2025
Dental Assistant
Khoi Le, D.D.S
04.2023 - 05.2024
Sales Associate
Ulta Beauty
10.2022 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental
Unitek College
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