Jennifer Avila
Colusa
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with proven customer service skills and four years of experience in high-volume retail environments. Strong organizational and prioritization abilities enhance efficiency in fast-paced settings. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and support in dental practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Plumas family dentistry
Yuba City
03.2025 - Current
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Store Associate
North State Grocery (Sav-mor)
Colusa
12.2020 - Current
- Design and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on bins to attract customers and promote sales
- Stock shelves, racks, cases and bins with merchandise
- Compare merchandise invoices to items received to ensure that shipments are correct
- Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases
- Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection
Dental Assistant Extern
Gill Dental
Arbuckle
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Assisted dentists in providing treatment to patients, including taking x-rays and impressions, setting up trays for dental procedures, and sterilizing instruments.
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms.
- Prepared treatment rooms with appropriate instruments before each appointment.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by greeting patients warmly and responding quickly to their needs.
Education
Dental Assistant program -
Carrington College
Sacramento, CA03.2025
High School Diploma -
Colusa High School
Colusa, CA05.2020
Skills
- Tray set up
- Oral care instruction
- Organized
- OSHA compliance
- Team player
- Sterilization
- Patient seating/dismissing
- Treatment room preparation
- Matrix band
- Models pouring/trimming
- X-ray-intraoral/extraoral
- Temporary crowns
- Coronal polishing
- Pit & fissure sealants
- Infection control protocol
- Customer service
Languages
Spanish, Fluent
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Radiology license
- coronal polishing certification
- pits and fissures sealant certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Plumas family dentistry
03.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant Extern
Gill Dental
02.2025 - 03.2025
Store Associate
North State Grocery (Sav-mor)
12.2020 - Current
Dental Assistant program -
Carrington College
High School Diploma -
Colusa High School
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