To be able to utilize my skills and knowledge to the best of my ability and grow within the company.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Santo Lafoca D.M.D.
06.2021 - Current
Assisted dentist in composite restorations extractions, crown preps, root canals, dentures & partials, performed radiological procedures, prepared and sterilized patient rooms, recorded daily procedures, utilized sterilization processes daily according to OSHA standards, educated patients on aftercare
Dental Assistant
Rural health Corp
07.2021 - 10.2021
Assisted dentist in composites and extractions, Performed vitals, Recorded daily processes, Sterilized patient rooms & operated sterilization machines
Lab Assistant (Technical)
Geisinger Community Medical Center
05.2013 - 12.2015
Performed veinpunctures, processed specimens
Assisted the pathologist in staining slides for frozen sections of specimens, Fine needle aspirations and biopsies, Monitored all aseptic techniques/infection control, clerical duties and referrals
MA Eligibility Rep
Firstsource Solutions USA
12.2010 - 12.2012
Screened patient’s for Medicaid, Managed accounts, Analyzed and resolved issues with clients/caseworkers Facilitate and negotiate resolutions to final outcome, interpersonal and leadership skills
Oral Surgery
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
06.2008 - 11.2010
Registered/assessed/scheduled patients for surgery procedures, testing, and OR Interacted with surgeon in dental procedures: extractions, biopsies, sedations Performed vitals Performed radiological procedures Utilized sterilization processes daily by OSHA standards
Dental Assistant
Dr. John Handley, D. D. S.
10.2004 - 02.2008
Assisted dentist in resin fillings, extractions, crown preps, extractions, root canals, Recorded procedures Arranged referrals performed radiological procedures, Maintained HIPPA/ OSHA Standards
Education
EFDA - EFDA Dental Assistant
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA
Dental Hygiene Program/ General
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Geisinger School of Phlebotomy
04.2014
Skills
Intraoral scanner
Easy dental/open dental/carestream dental
Dentrix
Microsoft teams
Certification
NACCLS Certification for Phlebotomy, BLS Certified