Mariah Stoddard
Pine Grove
Summary
Professional registered dental assistant with strong foundation in patient care, dental procedures, and administrative support. Known for effective collaboration with dental teams and adaptability to changing clinic needs. Skilled in radiography, infection control, and patient education. Reliable and focused on achieving optimal results for both patients and practice.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
MACT Health Board
Jackson, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Same dental assistant duties listed below
- Fabrication of temporary crowns
- Placement of sealants
Dental Assistant
MACT Health Board Inc.
Jackson, CA
06.2022 - 04.2026
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline workflow and enhance patient experience.
- Performed general chair-side duties for examinations, general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems (NextGen) for accuracy and efficiency.
- Obtained diagnostic-quality dental radiographs (intraoral radiographs and panoramic) and maintained radiographic compliance standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms; Sterilized instruments and maintained compliance with infection control protocols.
- Restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Take preliminary alginate impressions or digital scan impressions
- Organization and management of incoming dental cases
Receptionist
MACT Health Board
Jackson, California
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring seamless visitor check-in and appointment scheduling.
- Coordinated multi-line phone system, directing calls efficiently to appropriate departments.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Running eligibility for Medi-Cal and private insurances
Registered Veterinary Technician
Blue Oak Veterinary Hospital
Jackson, California
03.2016 - 11.2021
- Responsibilities, accomplishments, and daily job tasks include;
- -Creating a new technique chart for radiographic imaging, IV Catheter placement and maintenance, administration of medications (Oral, IV, SQ, IM, and topical), client education/communication, history taking, inducing and monitoring anesthesia, intubation of surgical patients, taking patient vitals, performing dental cleanings and extracting of teeth, placement and positioning of animals for radiographic imaging, venipuncture, performing diagnostic laboratory testing, safe and fear free handling and restraint of animals, and receptionist duties such as answering phones/triaging, taking payments, scheduling appointments, and client problem solving. Experienced in caring for both companion animals and livestock/large animals.
Veterinary Technician Student
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, California
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Responsibilities and tasks for care of colony animals; Cleaning and sanitation of all enclosures, feeding and nutrition, administration of medications, ensuring animals were fasted properly for anesthetic procedures, isolation protocols for new or sick colony animals, proper husbandry for various types of species, allotting ample amount of exercise and interaction time, socialization, training, handling, and adopting out to new homes.
Education
A.S. - Veterinary Technology
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, California05-2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Amador High School
Sutter Creek, California06-2011
Skills
- BLS
- Dental Practice Act
- Infection Control
- Radiation Safety
- Sealant and Coronal Polishing
LEADERSHIP
- President of Association of Veterinary Technician Trainees Club 2018-2019 (Cosumnes River College, Sacramento, California)
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
MACT Health Board
04.2026 - Current
Dental Assistant
MACT Health Board Inc.
06.2022 - 04.2026
Receptionist
MACT Health Board
11.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Veterinary Technician
Blue Oak Veterinary Hospital
03.2016 - 11.2021
Veterinary Technician Student
Cosumnes River College
08.2015 - 05.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Amador High School
A.S. - Veterinary Technology
Cosumnes River College