Joshua Sanchez
Lynwood
Summary
Motivated and compassionate Dental Assistant with over 2 years of hands-on experience supporting general dentistry and specialty procedures. Skilled in chairside assistance, patient care, radiography, sterilization, and inventory control. Trained and compliant with HIPAA regulations and OSHA safety standards, ensuring patient confidentiality and a safe working environment. Adept at building rapport with patients and working efficiently in high-volume
dental practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
West Coast Dental
Lynwood
02.2023 - 09.2025
- Provided chairside assistance to dentists during general and restorative procedures, including fillings and crowns.
- Processed digital X-rays while ensuring adherence to radiation safety protocols.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA guidelines to protect patient confidentiality.
- Adhered to OSHA standards by managing sterilization logs and operatory sanitation.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, post-op care, and treatment plans.
- Tracked inventory and managed supply orders to maintain cost-effective stock levels.
- Assisted with scheduling, insurance verification, and front-desk support as needed.
Security Guard
Custom Protective Services
Torrance
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Hourly patrols for different contracts, occasionally provide personal security.
- Over look property of high value.
- Report any minor to major incidents such as : alarms not functioning properly, damage to property , to robbery and theft ,etc.
Education
Dental Assisting - vocational school
UEI College
Huntington Park, CA03.2021
Skills
- Loss prevention and security
- HIPAA compliance
- Chairside assistance
- Radiation safety compliance
- Patient education
- Operatory sanitation
- Digital X-ray processing
- Inventory management
- Front-desk operations
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Dental assisting
- Customer service
- Route management
- Front desk operations
- Typing proficiency
Certification
- BLS Certification
- AED Certification
- Baton Permit
- Guard Card
- CPR Certification
- X-Ray Certification
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
West Coast Dental
02.2023 - 09.2025
Security Guard
Custom Protective Services
11.2021 - 09.2022
Dental Assisting - vocational school
UEI College
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