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Paloma Torres

**** ****** ******

Philadelphia PA 19152

Phone: 215-***-****

Email:**********@*****.***

Dear Future Employer,

This letter is in response to the Dental Assistant/EFDA position I came across in my job search. Enclosed you will find

the resume you have requested in response to the position. As a valuable asset to your extraordinary practice I possess

the credentials you are seeking to fill said position. I am a graduate student of Manor College and I am currently

working at a practice p/t and am looking for another part time position or a full time position where I can find stability

and growth.

The following shows a brief outline of my skills which will be essential to this position:

Bilingual in Spanish both written and spoken Acquired Skill

X-Ray Certification and License August 2011, August 2012

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant September 2006

Military Training October 2002-November 2005

Microsoft Applications Continuing Education at Manor College

Windows and Outlook Office 2007-Wors, Excel, Access and Power point

Some responsibilities include sterilization, charting, patient care, home care directions, polishing, fluoride application,

four handed dentistry, as well as restorative dentistry.

I would like to thank you for the opportunity to advance my career in the dental field and I look forward to meeting

with you soon.

Sincerely,

Paloma Torres

Enclosure

Paloma Torres

7700 Castor Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19152

Phone: 215-***-****

**********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position where my acquired skills and knowledge can be effectively utilized in a professional environment, where I

can excel inn my career and continue my education.

EDUCATION:

Manor College PHI THATA CAPA Philadelphia PA

EDFA (Extended Functions Dental Assistant) 09/10-Present

Studies included: Chairside, Dental Anatomy, Radiology, Practice Management, Dental Materials, Oral Health Issues, Pathology,

X-ray Certification, Pharmacology, Dentrix system training, Vital Signs. CPR Certification. EFDA License

The Lincoln Technical Institute Philadelphia, PA

Medical Assistant Program 08/06-11/06

Studies included: Hematology, Pharmacology, Electro cardiology (EKG), Laboratory Specimen Collection, CPR Certification.

The Lincoln Technical Institute Philadelphia, PA

Medical Administrative Assistant Program 11/05-08/06

Studies included: Interpersonal Relations, The Language of Medicine, Legal Aspects of Allied Health, Computer Keyboarding,

Anatomy & Physiology I,II,III, Medical Data & Billing, Clinical Office Procedures, Office Systems Applications, Medical

Practice Management, Billing and Coding Principals I,II

Thomas Edison High School Philadelphia, PA

Diploma Received HONORS SOCIETY 09/99-06/02

Studies consisted of general studies in business, computer keyboarding, and office system applications.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

D3 Dental/ Advanced Dental Smiles Abington PA

EFDA/Dental Assistant 09/2012-Present

Current responsibilities include but are not limited to, chairside assistance in oral surgery orthodontics and restorative procedures.

Performing all EFDA duties such as restorations in all classes, temporary fabrications, taking impressions, FMX, charting, home

care, coronal polishing, taking vitals, Zoom Whitening, stocking and ordering, etc. Softdent software and Dentrix.

Dr. Pico-Fazzi Plymouth Meeting, PA

EFDA/Dental Assistant/Front Desk Coordinator 05/2012-October 2012

SofDent software, Assistant in Oral surgery with general and sedation. Assisting in intravenous sedation, as well as nitrous

sedation. Cosmetic dentistry as well as preventative as well as Botox procedures.

Advanced Family Dental Jenkintown, PA

EFDA/Dental Assistant (per diem) 03/10-Present

Chairside assistance in all dental aspects, x-ray certification, FMX, charting, patient care, home care directions, polishing,

fluoride application, four handed dentistry, as well as restorative dentistry. fabrication of temporary crowns/bridges, taking

impressions, new patient exams, Zoom whitening, charting, using the Dentrix system, suctioning and running the sterilization

room. X-ray Certified

Manor College Jenkintown, PA

EFDA/DA Student 09/10-Graduate

Assisting in a clinical setting, charting, patient care, home care directions, polishing, fluoride application, four handed dentistry,

as well as restorative dentistry. (amalgam and composite), fabrication of temporary crowns/bridges, taking impressions,,

charting using the Dentrix system, suctioning and running the sterilization room. X-ray Certified

Rising Sun Chiropractic Center Philadelphia, PA

Medical Office Manager 03/08-08/08

Medisoft, AR Reports, Insurance Verifications, Claims and Referrals, Telephones, Scheduling, Faxing, Filing, Open Office,

Patient Charts, Patient Re-Evaluations, and Billing Logs.

Monarch Health Center Philadelphia, PA

Medical Administrative Assistant 09/06-03/08

Medisoft, AR Reports, Insurance Verifications, Claims and Referrals, Telephones, Scheduling, Faxing, Filing, Open Office,

Patient Charta, Patient Re-Evaluations, and Billing Logs, Hot & Cold Therapy.

United States Army Hanau, Germany

Chemical Specialist / E-5 10/02-11/05

Supervising, operating and maintaining both smoke generating and nuclear equipment, biological and chemical (NBC) detection

and decontamination equipment, establishing administration and application of NBC defense measures, maintaining and accurate

level of stability in inventory using paperwork and computer software.

SKILLS:

Dental Assistant, EFDA, Oral Surgery Assistant, Orthodontics Assistant, SoftDent, Dentrix, EagleSoft, Medical Administrative

Assistant Medsoft, Sales Communications, Managerial Skills, Military Training, Chemical Specialist, Proficient in Microsoft

Applications, Bilingual in Spanish written and spoken, Proficient in all Windows and Outlook.

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