Jesse Rodriguez
Montebello
Summary
Compassionate Dental Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, dental procedure assistance, and infection control practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient comfort and support dentist's needs during procedures.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Ying Wu
Downey
01.2006 - Current
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Medical Assistant
Molina Healthcare
Sacramento
04.2003 - 03.2006
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Blood Collection Specialist
American Red Cross
Pomona
08.2000 - 04.2003
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and improve specimen collection processes.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Prepared patients for examination by properly draping patients, obtaining vital signs, verifying referrals and taking detailed health history.
- Maintained patient comfort and safety throughout the phlebotomy process.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CASkills
- Chair-side assistance
- Infection control
- Patient record management
- Clinical skills
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Ying Wu
01.2006 - Current
Medical Assistant
Molina Healthcare
04.2003 - 03.2006
Blood Collection Specialist
American Red Cross
08.2000 - 04.2003
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
East Los Angeles College