Amanda Ruiz
Connellsville
Summary
Dynamic Lead Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Krzysztof Koch, DDS, excelling in infection control and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective chairside assistance and strong communication skills. Skilled in dental radiography, ensuring high-quality care while maintaining a sterile environment for optimal patient safety.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Krzysztof Koch, DDS
01.1997 - 04.2024
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Dental Assistant
Ezras Choilem Health Center
02.1998 - 11.2013
- 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 a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Education
Dental Assistant
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA07-2025
GED -
Monroe-Woodbury
Central Valley, NY09-2002
Skills
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient charting
- Infection control proficiency
- Endodontic procedures
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Ezras Choilem Health Center
02.1998 - 11.2013
Lead Dental Assistant
Krzysztof Koch, DDS
01.1997 - 04.2024
Dental Assistant
Penn Foster Career School
GED -
Monroe-Woodbury
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