Assistant Insurance

**** *. **** ***..*******, AZ *****

Phone 623-***-**** . E-mail: *********@*****.***

Carmen A. Miguel, D.A.

Objective

In search of a demanding position as a dental assistant that will allow me to use

the full operation of learned skills and knowledge in addition to a genuine interest

needed to become a valuable addition to an existing team of healthcare

professionals.

Education

[ 2003-2004 ] The Bryman School

of Phoenix tshe Phoenix, Arizona

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gAssociate of Science Degree 2004

Undertook program to become equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet

the requirements of an entry-level dental assistant. Courses included essential

Chairside skills as well as administrative procedures for use in large or small

dental practices. Modules undertaken include dental radiography, dental sciences,

Chairside assisting, dental health and others.

Work experience

[ June 2009 - February 2010 ] Valley Dental Specialists

Phoenix, Arizona Dr. Irwin Feinberg D.D.S. By B

Dr. Adam Clark D.D.S., O.M.S.

Periodontal/Oral Maxillofacial Surgical Assistant

Periodontal assistant introduced to OMF procedures. Assisted with periodontal

procedures, as well as maintained all periodontal stock and ordering. Introduced to

OMF procedures including: Wisdom teeth removal (FB, partial and soft tissue

impaction) with and without General Anesthesia, I & D, and facial fracture repair.

Before OMF surgery began responsibilities included: prepping the operating area in

accordance with scheduled procedure, prescription preparation, Anesthesia and

surgery consent form completed, obtaining and recording the patient's vital signs,

going over and updating medical history, and attaching monitoring equipment to the

patient. During surgical procedures assisted with a variety of tasks including:

monitoring the patient's vital signs, passing surgical tools, surgical dressing

preparation and suture preparation, and making sure the patient does not breathe in

fluids during the procedure and that the patient's lips, cheeks and tongue are

protected from unnecessary injury. After surgery continued to monitor patients vital

signs and instruct their guardian on proper post-operation care. Other duties

completed for OMF team included: Appointment scheduling and confirmation, stocking

of materials for each surgical room, and gathering all paperwork needed to submit

preauthorization for insurance approval.

[ February 2007 - May 2009 ] Arizona Periodontal Group

Glendale, Arizona Dr. Ariel Trujillo D.M.D. Dr. Kenneth Kimble

D.D.S. Dr. Mark S. Passell D.D.S. Dr. Irwin Feinberg D.D.S.

Periodontal Surgical Assistant

Assisted in charting of comprehensive and limited periodontal examinations, take and

develop x-rays, FMX, PA's, entered treatment plan into Dentrix computer system.

Sterilized the dental instruments and implant surgical kits as well as preparing

instruments for Periodontal Surgery such as: surgical blade, blade holder,

retractors, suturing materials, surgical burs, and surgical kits. Assisted in dental

periodontal surgical procedures such as: osseous surgery, free gingival grafts,

connective tissue grafts, dental implants, crown lengthening, bone grafting, ridge

augmentation, simple and surgical extractions, starting patients on Nitrous oxide,

explaining NPO/N2O, explaining post-op instructions to patients, receiving consent

for treatment, and dismissal of patient. Coordinated extractions with temporary

flipper completion, coordinated surgical stents for free gingival grafts and

implants with patient's general dentist. Remove Sutures and go over oral hygiene

instructions until next visit. Call pt. regarding pre-operative instructions,

prescriptions and pre-medications required. Call patient's local pharmacy regarding

prescriptions needed prior to the treatment appointment. Educate the patient about

post-op instructions and assist with postoperative visits following initial

treatment.

[ September 2005 - October 2006 ] Richard Feldhake & Associates

Phoenix, Arizona

Dr. Richard Feldhake D.M.D. Dr. Benjamin Menlove D.D.S. Dr. Anthony Herro

D.D.S. Dr. Tim Lukavsky D.D.S.

Sterilization/Back Office Dental Assisting

Responsibilities included sterilizing instruments, setting up instrument trays,

preparing the materials used in dental procedures, and maintain the instruments and

working areas in strict accordance with sterilization/disinfect ion protocols per

OSHA guidelines. Other responsibilities included taking inventory, stocking all

rooms with supplies and instruments, and sending out broken hand pieces to be

repaired with all appropriate paperwork. Dental assisting responsibilities included

assisting with crown preps, composite and amalgam fillings, Root canal treatments,

pulpotomys and pulpectomys, crown seats, extractions (simple and surgical), scaling

and root plannings. Other dental assisting responsibilities included suctioning and

passing of instruments, cord packing (EXPASYL), impressions and preparation in

fabricating and placing Temporary Crown/Bridge, taking alginate impressions, pouring

up stone models, taking and mounting x-rays, preparing endodontic files for RCT

procedures, starting patients on Nitrous oxide, explaining NPO/N2O, explaining

post-op instructions to patients, receiving consent for treatment, and dismissal of

patient.

[ October 2004 - April 2005 ] Estrella Dentistry

P.C. Dr. Holl Phoenix, Arizona

Dr. Terence McLaughlin D.D.S y B yy By B

Dr. Dennis N. Vasche D.M.D.

Front and Back Office Dental Assisting

Responsibilities included verifying patients insurance, learning two different

dental computer programs (Dentisoft, Data Team DDS) and mastering them, checking in

patients, collecting patient payment for the day, verifying hygiene appointments,

calling insurance regarding aging reports, setting up treatment plans, and evening

clean up and close up. Other major responsibilities included calling patients back

to the operatory, taking and mounting x-rays, as well as B/O assisting when fellow

employees were ill.

Certifications/Awards

02/09 *Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation*

American Heart Association

04/08 *P.A.L.S. (Pediatric

Advanced Life Support)* American Heart Association

CURRENTLY IN PROCESS FOR X-RAY CERTIFICATION. PLEASE CONTACT

D.A.N.B FOR CONFIRMATION.

CLINICAL PASSED: 11/17/2006. EXAM

SCHEDULED: TBD

Excellent references upon request.

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