Dental Assistant (Chandler/Mesa/Tempe/Gilbert/Scottsdale)
September 4, 2010 in Jobs, Resumes by Resume
Chandler, AZ
480-678-3886
nguyetthuho25@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:
Clinical assistant with general practice. My recent position was a treatment coordinator. Assisted in oral surgeries.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
04/2008- 09/2010 Treatment Coordinator, Dr. Scott LeSueur, Mesa AZ
Full time treatment coordinator and was his 2nd assistant.
Responsibilities and accomplishment:
Clinically trained to assist on procedures such as crowns, design onlays using CEREC machine, root canals, extractions, exams, using SOAP format to chart, adjust dentures, adjust permanent crowns before cementing, can make temporary (crowns and bridges). Assisted on patient with servere TMJ using Neuromuscular Dentistry methods trained by LVI School in Vegas and assisted on several cases of whole mouth reconstruction. Take preliminaries impression for bleaching, invisilign cases, study models and impressions for dentures. Insurance verification, can work in front office, presented treatment plans and work out financial arrangement with patient. I am trained in using Softdent Program. I am trained to work both front office and back office.
06/2005 to 03/2008 Clinical Assistant, Dr. James Wei, Chandler AZ
Full time main assistant for about 3 years.
Responsibilities and accomplishment:
Sterilization of instruments, prepared treatment rooms, dental procedures set up, chart Dentrix, exposed and mounted dental diagnostic x-rays, assisted the dentist during examination and treatment procedures, made preliminary impressions, make temporary crowns, and did Zoom whitening procedures.
01/02/2007 to 04/19/2007 Clinical Assistant, Dr. Randy Mow, Phoenix AZ
Full time assistant.
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
Sterilization of instruments, prepared treatment rooms, chart using Dentrix program, took x-rays using digital x-ray, and assisted on (crowns, rct, ext, exams, oral surgeries). Took patient vital signs, made preliminary impressions, and assisted with other duties as needed.
01/2003 to 06/2005 L&V Nails Salon, Nga Le, Chandler AZ
Part time nail technician with license
Responsibilities:
Pedicures, manicures, color change, and other miscellaneous duties. I am certified as a nail technician in Arizona.
EDUCATION:
04/2008 to 12/2008 Las Vegas Institute For Advanced Dental Studies
Trained in dynamic team concepts and whole mouth reconstruction.
08/2002 to 12/2006 Mesa Community College
I took core courses for an associate degree in Health Sciences.
08/2004 to 06/2005 Rio Salado College: Dental Assisting Program
I graduated from the program and have a certificate in dental assisting.
08/1999 to 05/2002 Marcos De Niza High School
Graduated with a four years high school diploma.
CERTIFICATION:
06/2005 Dental Assisting Certification from Rio Salado Community College Program, Phoenix AZ
03/26/2007 Current X-ray Certification
02/2009 CPR Certified
MY OBJECTIVES:
I really enjoy working in the dental field, especially with doctors who are providing dentistry to their patients in a variety of areas, such as oral surgery, implants and cosmetic dentistry. I would like to work toward getting certified as a CDA. I am a hard worker and punctual. My goal for the next year is to acquire more experiences in dentistry and I understand there is so much to learn and to experience. I would like an opportunity to advance my skills as an assistant.