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Franklin Square, New York

Delray Beach, Fl

Initial position as a hygiene assistant while awaiting licensure as a Certified Registered Dental Hygienist (CRDH.) Responsibilities include: • Assisting the hygienist in suctioning, recording periodontal probe readings via Dentrix, polishing, and the application of fluoride.• Utilization of my Expanded Functions: alginate impressions (take, pour, and trim) and application of occlusal sealants.• Obtain digital X-Rays on the Nomad Pro 2 (Full Mouth Series (FMX), Bitewing (BWX), and Panoramic.)• Patient seating and setting up / breaking down the exam rooms for the hygienist.

Pompano Beach, Fl

Worked with the medical practice’s CFO in all mattering pertaining to finance, bookkeeping, and daily operations.Responsibilities Included: • Drove invoice reduction and demand management through liaising with patients, their attorneys, in house counsel, and obtaining final sign-off from the firm’s CEO. • Executed invoice payment and management through utilization of QuickBooks.• Managed daily operations including: creation of new business accounts, management of existing accounts (identifying cost savings where possible), and risk mitigation / issue management for said accounts.

Pompano Beach, Fl

Administered clinics for 75 – 100 patients per day, as per the doctor’s specifications.Responsibilities included: • Assisted the neuro and orthopedic surgeons by setting up, facilitating, and closing out the day’s sessions.• Duties were inclusive of (but not limited to): Chart preparation, patient insurance verification, check-in, check-out, payment collection.• Liaised with patients, doctors, and clinic management to maximize patient retention and mitigate any pain points that arose during the session.

Lake Worth, Fl

Research clinic provided an externship opportunity where we could acquire hands-on DA experience.Responsibilities Included:• Acquired over 432 hours of hands on experience as a Dental Assistant.• Administered a wide range of dental specialties including: Orthodontics, Periodontics, and Pediatrics.• Created, presented, and reviewed customized treatment plan with patients.• Took initial patient history; created, maintained and updated patient records as needed via Eaglesoft.

Associate’S Degree, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, 3.90

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude, Dean's List

Certification For Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (Efda), Dental Assisting, 3.92

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude, Dean's List

Bachelor’S Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 3.25