Dental Assistant Resume

A dental assistant helps the dentist in performing his activities like surgery, fillings or any other dental procedure. Really, a dentist cannot work as efficiently without a competent assistant. This position is an entry level position in the dental field and some students can take this up while continuing their dental studies. Actually, there no specific duties that this professional has to perform and these will change almost on a daily basis. Along with helping the dentist in surgical procedures, the assistant also has to handle the patients and schedule their appointments. This sample resume can be used by any aspiring student to apply for the aforementioned position. 

Jonas Hicks
812, Wheatley ST,
Kenner, LA, 47823
(513) 235- 3782
jonas.hicks@email.com

Career Goal

Obtain a respective position as a medical assistant where there is a demand for both clinical and management practice.

Educational Background

• Achieved Associate Degree from the New York University, New York at Biology in the year of 1992.
• Achieved Graduate Degree as the Medical Assistant from the Boston State Education Association in the year of 1995.

Known Computer Skills

• Practiced Office Package: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook Express

Professional Accreditation

• Achieved Professional Qualification as a Medical Assistant from the United States Association of Medical Assistants in the year of 1995.

Professional Excellence Summary

• Have extensive knowledge in clinical proceedings and medical terminology.
• Have qualified in first aid and electrocardiography techniques along with cardiopulmonary resuscitation study.
• Have over ten years experienced as a dental assistant.
• Provided medical reception assistance regarding direct client care as well as client relations.
• Obtained add on experience as a secretary for a management consultancy firm.

Professional Background

2000- Present date: Work as assistant to Dr. Joe Santana, M.D, New York City with the following responsibilities

• Take necessary actions for executing various accounts payable and accounts receivable jobs.
• Initiate client scheduling regarding their appointments.
• Get ready clients for proceeding surgical features.
• Offer post operative caring to the clients with establishing their comfort.
• Supply essential information to clients concerning new medicines as well as possible side effects.

1995- 2000: Worked as the Assistant to Drs. Eric Johnson and Steve Ray Vaughn, New York City with the following responsibilities

• Provided sterilization and processing for various instruments and X-rays with maintaining client relationships.