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Krina Patel

Bensalem,Pa

Summary

Dedicated Pre-Dental Student at Penn State University with hands-on experience in healthcare and education. Currently balancing roles as a Pharmacy Technician and Dental Assistant, gaining valuable exposure to patient care, medication management, and dental procedures. Additionally serving as a Teaching Assistant, enhancing communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Passionate about improving patient health outcomes and committed to advancing knowledge in the dental field through both academic and practical experiences.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Penn State University
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.

Founder Pre Dental Club

Penn State University
08.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
04.2024 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.

Pharmacy Technician

Cvs
01.2023 - Current
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.

Undergraduate Research

Acura
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Presented research findings at university-wide events, enhancing public awareness of ongoing scientific endeavors.
  • Cooperated with others in a team-based environment to identify points from data analysis.
  • First Place Award

Dental Assistant

Langhorne Family Smiles
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Take impressions, make temporary crowns, and clean bleaching trays
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.

Admin Assistant

Patel Cardiology Consult
01.2022 - 01.2023


  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.

Tutor

Kumon
01.2021 - 01.2023


  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.

Education

Math 150, Psychology 101 -

Holy Family University

B.S. in Psychology (Pre-Dental Track) -

Pennsylvania State University-Abington
05.2027

Dental Assisting Course -

Shark Dental Academy
10.2023

Skills

  • Proficient Writing Skills
  • Technology Skills (Java, Python, C, Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Multilingual (English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu)
  • Conflict resolution
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent productivity

Accomplishments

First Place Undergraduate Research Acura


Certification

AED, CPR, & First Aid Certification

Languages

Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Penn State University
08.2024 - Current

Founder Pre Dental Club

Penn State University
08.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
04.2024 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Cvs
01.2023 - Current

Undergraduate Research

Acura
01.2023 - 05.2024

Dental Assistant

Langhorne Family Smiles
01.2023 - 03.2024

Admin Assistant

Patel Cardiology Consult
01.2022 - 01.2023

Tutor

Kumon
01.2021 - 01.2023

Math 150, Psychology 101 -

Holy Family University

B.S. in Psychology (Pre-Dental Track) -

Pennsylvania State University-Abington

Dental Assisting Course -

Shark Dental Academy

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