Althea Vasquez-Cruz
Bronx, N.Y. 10452
347-***-**** - ********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Dental Assistant
PROFILE: A compassionate individual with a passion for Dental and the
ability to work with individuals of different disciplines,
team player. A creative-problem solver able to multi-task
and prioritize to produce positive outcome.
EDUCATION: The New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants
02/12-02/13 Long Island City, NY
Dental Assistant Certificate 900hrs
Clinical Skills: Pathology and Radiology, Four-Handed Chair
side Assisting including Dental Specialties, Impressions,
Sterilization Procedures and Oral Hygiene.
Administrative Skills: Insurance Forms, Office Management,
Introduction Computerized Dental Billing
01/07-05/10 John Jay College of Criminal Justices
New York, New York
Forensic Psychology (43 credits)
09/05-07/06 Maximo Gomez High School
Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana
Aluminum Diploma
EMPLOYMENT: North Central Bronx Hospital
12/12-02/13 Bronx, New York
Position: Dental Assistant
. Providing Chair side Assistance to the dentist as
needed during all patient care activities.
. Seating and preparing for examination, treatment and
observation, as indicated by the dentist.
. Exposing and developing dental x-rays,
. Mixing dental cements and materials.
. Maintaining proper infection control by practicing
universal precautions, and utilizing appropriate
techniques and barrier.
04/09-08/11 Mother Hood Maternity
Elmhurst, Queens
Position: Assistant Manager
. Cashier; assisted customers with purchases, preformed
cash register duties, answered the phones, ordered
and stocked merchandise. Opened and closed the store,
deposited checks, and supervised other employees.
Errorless mistakes in the last 18 months,
. Customer Service; promoted 100% customer
satisfaction: customers felt like home, smiling and
friendliness, resolved customer inquiries and
complaints.
. Leadership; Motivation, team work and increased
employee productivity.
SKILLS: CPR Certified, Excellent with MS Word, Dentrix, 34 WPM,
and Fluent in Spanish,
RDA certified pending.