PAULINA B. VARGAS
** ****** ******* ****, **********, New York 10940
973-***-**** adpvs8@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Clinical Skills - Sterilization Techniques, Impressions, and Chair Side Assistance Office Skills – Proper Paper and Electronic Maintenance of Dental and Medical Records, Good Communication Skills and Ability to Maintain Confidentiality
EDUCATION
Phillips Business School Nursing Assistant
Ellison St., Paterson NJ 075**-****-****
EXPERIENCE
Garden State Orthopedics Associates Medical Records and Disability Clerk 925 Clifton Ave., Clifton NJ 07013 6/17-present
Process progress notes for physical therapy
Process requests for medical records from attorneys, patients, and state offices
Prepare records for electronic filing
Provide surveillance videos for doctors to review
Process disability papers
Respond to telephone inquiries
Manage patient records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards Bergen-Passaic Periodontal Group Dental Assistant
25-15 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn NJ 07410 4/97-8/14-551-***-****
Assisted the dentist during a variety of periodontal treatment procedures and surgeries
Followed and documented infection control protocol
Prepared and sterilized examination rooms, instruments and equipment
Took impressions of teeth for study models
Performed laboratory functions
Ordered supplies
Managed patient records, filing and recall system Passaic County Jail Dental/Medical Assistant
11 Marshall St., Paterson NJ 075**-****-****
Assisted physician and the dentist in basic and surgical procedures
Collected and labeled specimens for laboratory
Observed, reported and recorded clinical symptoms and behaviors
Prepared and sterilized surgical area by cleaning instruments and equipment
Applied topical dressing and checked vitals
Inspected inmates for contraband, such as weapons or illegal drugs
Ambulated and transferred inmates
Mark Apfel, DDS Dental Assistant
200 Engle St., #24, Englewood NJ 07631 4/95-3/97
Prepped examination rooms and sterilized instruments
Seated patients in examination rooms
Passed requested instruments to dentist during dental procedures
Took impressions of teeth for study models
Ordered supplies
Managed patient records, filing, and recall system
Performed laboratory functions
Assisted with implementation and documentation of current infection control standards Clifton Dental Associates Dental Assistant
1005 Clifton Ave., #206, Clifton NJ 07013 4/87-4/91-973-***-****
Sterilized and prepared instruments
Seated patients in examination rooms
Provided chair side assistance
Took impressions of teeth for study models
Ordered supplies
Managed patient records, filing, and recall system
Assisted with implementation and documentation of current infection control standards Preakness Hospital Nursing Assistant
305 Oldham Rd., Wayne NJ 07470 1/88-1/89
Provided basic care to patients, such as bathing, feeding and dressing
Checked patients’ vitals
Made beds and kept room clean
Prepared medical equipment and assisted with medical procedures
Observed changes in patient’s condition or behavior