Experienced Dental Assistant with Bilingual Skills

Cynthia Alicea

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Bronx, NY 10460

Cell: 917-***-****

Objective

To obtain a position at a dental office where over 12 years of experience will benefit the workplace and its patients.

Education

Star Academy, Clifton, NJ

Dental Assistance Certificate

Urban Peace Academy High School, New York, NY

-High School Diploma

09/2002– 05/2003

09/1994 – 06/1998

Experience

Head Dental Assistant, The Offices of Dr. Aptin Ghods, DDS, New York, NY

-Train new dental assistants

-Provide four-handed assistance to dentist

-Prepare patients for treatment

-Keep office supplies well-stocked

-Sterilize instruments

-Educate patients on post-operative and general oral health care

-Explain dental treatment plans to patients

-Capture and develop x-ray images

-Digital x-ray experience

-Panoramic x-ray experience

-Maintain a clean, sterile and positive environment optimizing patient comfort and safety

-Build a loyal patient following

-Frequently requested by patients to serve as their dental assistant

-Assist office manager with patient scheduling

-Receive and direct telephone calls

-Welcome and direct patients in the office at reception

-Handle patient files

-Handle insurance payments and claims

-Filed patient’s records and other clerical duties

-Scheduled patient appointments

01/2006 – Present

Summary of Qualifications & Skills

-Fully bilingual in Spanish and English

-Team worker

-Work well with children

-Excellent inter and intrapersonal skills

-Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office

References available upon request

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