Justin Bertram
The Health Collective
Manchester,CT
2
Languages
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Dedicated healthcare professional with hands-on clinical experience in fast-paced environments. Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, equipped with a solid foundation in healthcare codes and standards. Focused on enhancing access to essential health services and driving positive patient outcomes while maintaining quality assurance.
Work History
Dental Assistant
3 Years 3 Months- Transitioned from intern to employee in recognition of strong performance during internship.
- Provided chairside assistance to dentist for Ryan White program clients in community health setting, enhancing patient care delivery
- Review and update patient medical histories to ensure safe and appropriate treatment
- Prepare operating rooms before and after procedures while maintaining strict infection control standards
- Sterilization of instruments to maintain compliance with OSHA and clinic safety protocols
- Performed clinical reporting and data tracking for program deliverables and patient metrics
- Coordinate and organize senior center denture clinic visit days, including patient scheduling and logistics
- Facilitated patient intake and appointment scheduling, optimizing clinic workflow and enhancing patient experience
Retail Associate
1 Year 10 Months- Provided exceptional customer service in busy retail setting, enhancing customer satisfaction
- Managed cash registers and supported customers effectively during peak staffing shortages
- Assisted with merchandising, shelving setup, and maintaining organized sales displays
- Priced and labeled packaged food products, ensuring inventory freshness by rotating stock
- Priced and labeled packaged food products while rotating inventory to remove expired items
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
- President’s List: Spring & Fall 2024, Spring, Summer & Fall 2025, Spring 2026
- Selected Key Courses: Public Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Continuous Quality Improvement, Data Mining & Knowledge Discovery
- GPA: 4.00/4.00
Collegiate Certificate - Dental Assisting
Skills
EHR: Tab32
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office proficiency
Dental services analysis
Patient management
HIV demographics analysis
Research and organization skills
Public health degree
Basic Spanish (Still actively learning)
Accomplishments
Summa Cum Laude Graduate from Goodwin University
CPR instructor and provider
Affiliations
American Dental Assistant Association, current member
Certification
BLS Provider/CPR Instructor: CPR Instructor Certification – American Heart Association Expiration May 2028
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant
The Health Collective
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
Retail Associate
Cabela’s
05.2021 - 03.2023Read More
CT State Community College, Manchester
Collegiate Certificate from Dental Assisting
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Goodwin University
Bachelor of Science from Public Health
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PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNSHIP
- City of Hartford, CT - Ryan White Programming | Hartford, CT May – Aug 2026
- Develop understanding on the standards of care including eligibility factors relating to Ryan White grant recipients
- Develop an understanding of CQI projects relating to federal and state requirements
(TWO) DENTAL ASSISTANT INTERNSHIPS
- Jan – May 2023
- Note: Both Internships during the same period, once per week for each site
- The Health Collective | Hartford, CT
- Handled intake of patients from administrative role including building patient files
- Fabricated removeable appliances (night guards, bleaching trays, sleep apnea appliances) for patients
- Scanned patients oral anatomy using digital scanning software
- UCONN | Farmington, CT
- Assisted dentists and hygienists during dental procedures in a clinical training environment
- Took dental X-rays and ensured proper positioning and safety protocols
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care
- Guided patients through the facility and helped ensure efficient patient flow
- Maintained sterilization procedures and prepared treatment rooms for patient care