I have talked about how critical it is that you have a “unique” and “different” resumes many times. Well, you need to be noticed. Dental assistant resumes usually are so boring and “clinical”. We, as dentists, like to see creativity as well and are always looking for someone to add a little “flare” to our practice.
Here is a link to an article written by my “product designer” from Hahn Unlimited, one of my other companies.
Enjoy!
RESUMES THAT GET YOUR ATTENTION
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Name deleted
Phone -xxx-xxx-6693
Email: name deleted@yahoo.com
Objective: Position at the Dental office with the opportunity to utilize training, expertise and experience to work as a Dental Assistant
Professional Experience:
Dental Assistant somewhere, VA Nov 2010 – Present
• Expose digital panoramic radiographs, FMS X-rays
• Electronic Periodontal charting, assisting in scaling
• Knowledge on Dentrix dental software
Dental Assistant internship somewhere, LLC, MD June 2010 – Nov 2010
• Prepare and arrange instruments, dental materials; cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc
• Promptly follow all instructions from the Dentist dealing with patient comfort
• Expose, develop and process dental X-rays and maintain x-ray machinery
• Perform required laboratory procedures, i.e., take dental impressions, pour plaster modals, etc
• Maintain dental equipment and operatories in good, clean condition at all times and maintain the instruments and working areas in strict accordance with sterilization/disinfection protocols as per OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain personal protection per OSHA guidelines as it pertains to personnel safety, i.e., protective clothing, eyewear and gloves
• Excellent communication skills needed to follow verbal and written instructions, and great ability to understand technical and pharmaceutical terminology
• Deep sense of punctuality, accuracy, efficiency and professionalism
Education:
Diploma in Dental Assistant somewhere, Arlington, VA
2009 – 2010
General Courses somewhere, Takoma Park, MD
2008 – 2009
Microsoft Office somewhere, Silver Spring, MD
2007-2008
Diploma General Agriculture somewhere, somewhere, Ethiopia
1992-1993
Professional Affiliations:
C.P.R Certified
2010-2012
Work Experience:
Parking Attendant PENN Parking Attendant somewhere, MD January 2010 – Present Customer Service
References provided upon request
This is a GREAT opportunity to discuss resumes…someone posted this resume as a comment, I guess hoping a dentist would see it?
I will post this on the blog and discuss it.
All identifying information has been removed.
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