Maritza Vargas MA,DA
(**** Salem Lake Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27107) 941-***-****, 336-***-****) (***********@***.***)
Objective: To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills,
educational background and my ability to work well with people.
Experience Housekeeping
December-2010- April 2012 Brookdale Senior Living, Port Charlotte, FL
• Maintain and sanitized rooms, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways and other work areas to ensure health standards were met.
• Provide optimal care for elderly persons by overseeing their activities, providing companionship, and assisting them with other needs.
ESL Paraprofessional
May 2006- March 2010 Cape Coral Charter School, Cape Coral, Florida
• Assisted, supported and worked closely with teachers, administrators and other team members in providing educational benefits for students.
• Worked with individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials.
• Performed clerical duties from time to time, supervised students during lunch and play periods.
Dental Billing and Coding
August 2004-May 2006 Special Dental Clinic, Lehigh Acres, Florida
• Translated Dental procedures into appropriate insurance codes
• Entered patient information into database
• Produced statements or claims and investigated rejected claims
Teachers Aide
August 2001- May 2002 Charlotte Harbor Center, Port Charlotte, Florida
• Performed clerical tasks including filing student records, typing, taking attendance, making copies of test and other instructional paperwork.
• Checking, grading tests and homework, distributing classroom related materials and setting up bulletin boards.
• Helped teacher establish order accompanied and supervised students going on bathroom breaks, library, P.E. class, recess and other activities. Assisted the teacher on an instructional level.
Dental Assistant/ Office Manager
July 1997- June 2001 Special Dental Clinic, Lehigh Acres, Florida
• Recorded treatment information in patient records, taking and recording medical and dental histories of patients, provided postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Assisted dentist in management medical and dental emergencies, instructed patients in oral hygiene and plaque control, cleaned and polished removable appliances.
• Cleaned teeth using dental instruments, applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth, x-rays, fabricated temporary restorations and custom impressions, scheduled appointments, prepared bills, received payment for dental services, completed insurance forms and maintained records.
Education Southwest Florida College, Port Charlotte, Florida
September 2010- December 2011
• Medical Assistant
• Bilingual Spanish/ English
Charlotte Vocational Technical Center, Port Charlotte, Florida
August 1996- June 1997
• Certified Dental Assistant
• CPR training, extended duties, radiology, training in OSHA
References References are available on request.