Michelle Rivera
High Point
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Kiddie Cavity Care And Orthodontics
10.2023 - Current
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Dental Assistant
Spencer's Dental and Braces
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, and oral surgery.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Supermarket associate
Lidl
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Accountable for money made - handle the money when selling products
- Good attention to detail- Notice when customers come in greet them with a friendly face and make small talk
- Knowledge of proper cash handling procedure
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Dental Receptionist
Brooklyn Orthodontics
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Knowledge of proper cash handling procedure
- Written and spoken communication skills
- Professional telephone etiquette
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
- Ability to resolve customer dispute in patient manner
waitress/ Hostess
Perkins Family Restaurant
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Greet and escort customers to their tables, present menu and provide detailed information when asked
- Take accurate food and drinks orders, using a POS ordering software, order slips or by memorization
- Check dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any problems
- Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area
- Deliver checks and collect bill payments
- Carry dirty plates, glasses and silverware to the kitchen for cleaning
- Follow all relevant health department regulations
- Provide excellent customer service to guests
Education
some college Credits -
College of Staten Island
staten island, Ny02.2021
High school diploma - undefined
Pathways to graduation
Staten island, Ny05.2018
Skills
- Patient relations
- Equipment sterilization
- Exam room setups
- Oral healthcare
- Knowledgeable in Eagle Soft
- Restorative dentistry
- HIPAA compliance
- Office management
- Taking X-rays
- Treatment room breakdown
- Treatment room setup
- Chair-side support
Awards
- Martin Luther King Jr. Eye Openers Youth Summit, Award was given in recognition of my successful completion in the area of civil rights and civil leadership.
- Internship Award, Completion of an internship with Eye Openers Youth Against Violence youth group.
- Community Leadership Institute, The Staten Island Immigrant Council and the Mayor's Office awarded me this certification stating that I showed leadership in my community and stood out to help.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Kiddie Cavity Care And Orthodontics
10.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Spencer's Dental and Braces
07.2022 - 10.2023
Supermarket associate
Lidl
12.2021 - 12.2022
Dental Receptionist
Brooklyn Orthodontics
02.2021 - 12.2021
waitress/ Hostess
Perkins Family Restaurant
07.2019 - 12.2019
High school diploma - undefined
Pathways to graduation
some college Credits -
College of Staten Island
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