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WILLIAM HART

Jamaica,NY

Summary

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH GRADUATE STUDENT

Current MPH Environmental Health Student who Possesses excellent people skills with the commitment to work successfully in a team environment and effectively collaborate with team members. Ability to learn quickly and endeavoring to utilize the skills gained while obtaining MPH in Environmental Health to apply for a Public Health Internship/Practicum.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Department of Veteran Affairs
Brooklyn, NY
11.2015 - 12.2021
  • Built positive rapport with patients to make patients feel comfortable during uncomfortable procedures.
  • Determined nature and urgency of patient requests to refer patients to appropriate medical staff.
  • Mailed patient appointment letters.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Provided assistance to over 50 patients daily to promote overall wellness and prevention of illness

Dental Assistant

New York University Dental College
New York City, NY
09.2015 - 12.2018
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
  • Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns and sealants.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 15 procedures daily
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 20 procedures daily

Registered Dental Assistant

Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
01.1997 - 10.2012
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 20 procedures daily

Community Health Outreach Worker

Hunts Point Asthma Initiative
Bronx, NY
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
  • Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
  • Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures
  • Provided complex counseling and identified alternative resources for patient care

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Health

New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY
08.2019 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Health Information | American Business, Health

American Business And Technology University
Saint Joseph, MO
08.2013 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Kaplan University
Davenport, IA
05.2011 - 08.2013

Skills

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Additional Information

  • PRACTICUM QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: In-depth understanding of the major stakeholders involved in health care, including the concerns driving the reform agenda, the use of community-based needs in planning the delivery of healthcare services, and the methodologies for assessing care quality. Instructed in the strategies used by industrial hygienists to prevent occupational diseases,

Software

Microsoft suite

Timeline

Master of Science - Environmental Health

New York Medical College
08.2019 - Current

Advanced Medical Support Assistant

Department of Veteran Affairs
11.2015 - 12.2021

Dental Assistant

New York University Dental College
09.2015 - 12.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Health Information | American Business, Health

American Business And Technology University
08.2013 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Kaplan University
05.2011 - 08.2013

Registered Dental Assistant

Montefiore Medical Center
01.1997 - 10.2012

Community Health Outreach Worker

Hunts Point Asthma Initiative
01.1997 - 01.1999
WILLIAM HART