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"Rock Star" Volunteer for May 2022--Elvie Tran!
I was looking on the internet for volunteering opportunities and found out about the clinic. I was really interested because not only I can help out the community, but also gain dental experience once I apply for dental school.
I work as a dental assistant and front desk worker. These positions help me learn how to interact with patients, both directly and indirectly. All the work I have done shows how anyone can make a difference in our community.
I've learned how valuable it is to remain calm with patients and workload. You can't let yourself become too nervous or stressed from a tough case. It's also crucial to maintain good communication and teamwork with other volunteers you're working with. I also discovered the importance of cleaning and sterilizing in dentistry, along with proper hazard disposal. Learning how to use Athena and actions like scheduling appointments, creating patient cases, and inputting notes are all a great skill to have. Having work experience from the front desk helped me do even more tasks in dental.
Seeing how appreciative patients are, from behind the front desk or next to the dental chair, has always been a great feeling of accomplishment and recognition for me. Having a patient express their thanks and acknowledgement for your hard work shows how much of a positive impact you provide to them.
I appreciate learning new information that can improve my work performance and prepare myself for the outside world. Working with people in the same department has given me the opportunity to ask questions and get advice about my future goals. Lastly, working alongside everyone is amazing since we are all providing to the uninsured.
I love doing anything art related! I like drawing, painting, sculpting, and creating digital art. I also have been learning how to do animation. Some of my other hobbies include sewing and playing video games.
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