Virginia Rivas
San Diego
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Elite Orthodontics
06.2024 - Current
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Dental Assistant
San Marcos Orthodontics
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Dental Assistant
Elite Orthodontics
05.2011 - 10.2017
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Pre-requisistes
Miracosta College
Oceanside, CANo Degree - Nursing Pre-requisistes
National University
La Jolla, CANo Degree - Dental Assisting
UEI College
San Diego, CA04.2011
Skills
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Patient Relations
- Patient Education
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Elite Orthodontics
06.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
San Marcos Orthodontics
02.2023 - 05.2024
Dental Assistant
Elite Orthodontics
05.2011 - 10.2017
No Degree - Nursing Pre-requisistes
Miracosta College
No Degree - Nursing Pre-requisistes
National University
No Degree - Dental Assisting
UEI College
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