Chaeho Kim
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Smilee Dental
04.2023 - Current
- Handled administrative tasks such as following up with insurance claims from Medi-Cal, returning notice of authorizations, and addressing repair needs to support office operations efficiently.
- Optimized inventory management by maintaining accurate records of supplies and equipment usage, minimizing waste, and ordering necessary materials in a timely manner.
- Prepared and arranged instruments and required materials for dental procedures.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentist's evaluations.
Dental Assistant Volunteer
USC Mobile Dental Clinic
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted student dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by delivering appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures in different dental trailers.
- Prepared next chair set ups and prepared glove bags for the student dentists in the midst of COVID pandemic.
- Participated to the success of dental outreach programs, providing essential dental care to underserved communities.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Dental Assistant
E Sarang Dentistry
02.2019 - 04.2022
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
Dental Shadowing
Care Family Dental
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Server
Yushoken
12.2016 - 09.2017
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Maximized table turnover rate by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
Server/Caterer
UCI University Club
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Volunteer
Divine Light Presbyterian Church
09.2009 - Current
- Participated in English Ministry Praise Team as a Praise leader.
- Tutored younger peers with their school assignments and provided advice for college preparations.
- Participated in various outreach programs such as serving homeless populations in El Monte.
- Served in various church projects such as building gardens, renovating church service rooms and making social network for the church.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate - Public Health
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA02.2024
Master of Science - Community Oral Health
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
Los Angeles, United States06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA09.2017
Skills
- Korean and English - speak, read and write fluently
- Proficient in Dental Software - EasyDental and Henry Schein Dentrix
- Team Collaboration Abilities
- Dental Office Administration
- Dental Radiography
Volunteering Experience
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Timeline
Dental Assistant
Smilee Dental
04.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant Volunteer
USC Mobile Dental Clinic
06.2021 - 04.2023
Dental Assistant
E Sarang Dentistry
02.2019 - 04.2022
Dental Shadowing
Care Family Dental
10.2017 - 01.2019
Server
Yushoken
12.2016 - 09.2017
Server/Caterer
UCI University Club
08.2015 - 12.2016
Volunteer
Divine Light Presbyterian Church
09.2009 - Current
Post-Baccalaureate - Public Health
Mt San Antonio College
Master of Science - Community Oral Health
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
University of California, Irvine
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