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Maritza Michelle Casillas

San Diego

Summary

Eager, dedicated and versatile individual who is goal oriented, demonstrates strong work ethic, positive attitude and is results driven. Obtain a position where my skills ethics and experiences can be utilized towards performing productive work. Commit to a challenging work environment where I can continously improve and contribute my abilities and knowledge on a professional level.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dentists of Mission Valley
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
  • Recorded vital signs
  • Digital X-rays, Panoramic and CBCT scans.
  • Temporary Crowns, and bridges.
  • Digitally charting the Diagnoses of the the patient
  • Change Chair traps and Spore testing.
  • Setting up patient treatment rooms accordingly and preparing for the next patient.
  • Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies, facilitating timely reorders.
  • Restocking supplies.
  • Sterilization of dental instruments
  • Chairside assisting for crowns, inlays, onlays, and fillings, and extractions.
  • Prime scan for nightguards, retainers, Inivsalign, Spark,

stayplates, crowns, inlays and onlays.



Dental Assistant

Mission Valley Dentists
04.2022 - 08.2024
  • Educated patients on and post-surgical care.
  • Taking Vital Signs
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • 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 for crowns, fillings, extractions and other procedures.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Assisted in Periodontal Charting.
  • Proper sterilization of instruments.


Retail Sales Associate

Delaware North
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
  • Maintained clean and organized sales floor to promote efficient customer navigation.
  • Handled returns and exchanges in accordance with company policies to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Register Sales on a cash register by scanning itenms, handling money, itemizing and totaling customers final purchases
  • Answered incoming phone calls attentively
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise.

Dental Assistant Intern

Hurst Dental Care
10.2021 - 12.2021


  • Managed sterilization of instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas to uphold safety standards.
  • Restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Supported the dentist by anticipating needs during procedures, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
  • Assisted Dental Hygienists and Doctors in Periodontal Charting
  • Ensured all necessary OSHA requirements were met regarding hazardous materials
  • Infection control of cleaning and setting up rooms properly for incoming patients.
  • Provided dentist with necessary instruments when needed.

Retail Sales Associate

Fanzz Sports Apparel
07.2015 - 12.2016


  • Contributed to store merchandising efforts by implementing visual displays as directed.
  • Carried out all transactions on a cash register including handling credit card payments, refunds and exchanges
  • Inventory stock of merchandise to sales floor.
  • Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales

Education

Dental Assisting Diploma -

San Diego Dental Careers
San Diego, CA
12-2021

High School Diploma -

Hilltop High School
Chula Vista, CA
06-2013

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Interpersonal and strong communication skills
  • Bilingual- Spanish/English
  • Patient focused Care
  • Time Management & Multi-tasker
  • Customer Service
  • Ability to translate Dental anatomy from English to Spanish
  • Temporary crowns

Certification

Dental Assisting Certificate

CPR certification

Coronal polish Certification

Infection Control Certified

Pit and Fissure Sealants Certification

X-Ray Certification




Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dentists of Mission Valley
08.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant

Mission Valley Dentists
04.2022 - 08.2024

Dental Assistant Intern

Hurst Dental Care
10.2021 - 12.2021

Retail Sales Associate

Delaware North
08.2021 - 10.2022

Retail Sales Associate

Fanzz Sports Apparel
07.2015 - 12.2016

Dental Assisting Diploma -

San Diego Dental Careers

High School Diploma -

Hilltop High School
Maritza Michelle Casillas