Medical Assistant
Resume:
Karina P. Mroczko
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OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position in the Biotechnology industry where I can contribute to the success of my employer utilizing my work experience and education. Offer excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills with the ability to perform under pressure to successfully handle a wide range of functions.
LABORATORY SKILLS
Cell, Molecular Biology and Genetics techniques; tissue culture and western blots, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), recombinant DNA, replica plating.
Basic General and Organic Chemistry techniques, including titrations, infrared spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Mass Spectrometry (MS), Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), Adsorption Chromatography and proper microscope techniques
Conducted research focused on the discovery of new potential molecular targets for bone loss drug therapy. Two membrane proteins, OGR-1 and OCS were highly expressed during osteoclast differentiation in vivo during rat and mouse bone development and in vitro (Molecular Biology Lab, Merrimack College)
Excellent organizational skills and a collaborative team member with the ability to troubleshoot general laboratory equipment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
3-D Dental, North Andover, MA 2007-present
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
Responsible for preparation of patients, sterilization of dental instruments, dental impressions, dental models/trays, patient x-rays, and provide chair side assistance with general procedures and surgeries.
Work in office lab to develop dental impressions, study models and plastic trays.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures for instrument processing, spore testing, contaminated sharps disposal, amalgam and composite mixing, Cerec crown and surgical implant procedures.
Manage insurance claims, patient filing, bookkeeping, phone scheduling, respond to emails and other receptionist duties.
Procure and maintain dental supplies, inventory control, and equipment maintenance.
Develop office promotions, monthly electronic newsletters, and website maintenance.
Participate in weekly staff meetings by preparing monthly stats. Also participate in monthly dental seminars and annual conferences.
Dr. Leonard Orthodontics, Andover, MA 2010-2012
Orthodontist Assistant
Educate patients on personal oral hygiene.
Responsible for wire removal and replacement on patients and pre-selection of orthodontic bands and separator placement.
Prepare dental materials and take dental impressions to send out to laboratories.
Clean and sterilize dental equipment.
Merrimack College North Andover, MA 2007- 2010
Resident Advisor
Resident Advisor for undergraduate students in three distinct residential environments, including freshman to senior
Developed and conducted programs on diversity, chemical abuse, personal development, relationships, security, and academic performance and provide paraprofessional advising
Managed administrative tasks including room condition reports, maintenance requests, incident reports, and the room change process
Andover Smiles, Andover, MA, 2006-2007
Dental Intern
Observed dental staff on dental procedures and helped prepare operatory for specific procedures.
Learned basics of sterilization, packaging and autoclaving for all dental instruments.
Provided chair-side assistance with small procedures
EDUCATION
Merrimack College, North Andover, MA 2006-2010
Bachelor of Science: Biology, Deans List Student
OF NOTE
Computer Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
Patterson EagleSoft
Work in PC and Mac environments
Languages:
Fluent in Polish
Conversant in Spanish
Volunteer Work:
Global Medical Brigade Trip- Boston University Chapter
Student Medical Volunteer, 2009
Traveled to Honduras with a group of students and medical professionals to conduct a "medical brigade" to treat more than 1,500 patients in communities without access to health care.
Functioned like a mobile medical unit, setting up small clinics to diagnose and treat patients at no cost.
Responsible for patient intake, triage, medical consultations, filling prescriptions, tooth extractions and administering Novocain under the guidance of licensed medical professionals.
References:
Available upon request
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