Kaitlyn Lawley
Theodore,AL
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with 4 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills and ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr. Russell Brandau DMD
06.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and answering questions with patience.
- Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
- Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
- Maintained detailed patient records, contributing to better-informed treatment decisions and continuity of care.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Used Dentrix software to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
Dental Assistant
Foley Dental Associates
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental procedures.
Food Service Worker
Heroes Sports Bar And Grille
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Offered suggestions for menu improvements based on customer feedback, leading to enhanced overall dining experience.
- Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
- Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations to assist dining room staff during busy service periods.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.
- Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
Dental Assistant
Southern Smiles Family And Cosmetic Dentistry
12.2020 - 03.2023
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Used Open Dental software software to document and maintain patient information and health background.
Front Desk Receptionist
Elements Massage
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Expedited check-in and check-out procedures for guests, ensuring seamless experiences during their visits.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Scheduled appointments accurately using reservation software, reducing conflicts or doublebookings.
- Balanced employee availability, customer schedules, and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments.
Food Service Worker
Foosacklys
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting, or measuring food items.
- Operated cash register accurately, managing transactions efficiently while providing excellent customer service.
Education
No Degree - General Studies And Surgical Technology
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, United StatesHigh School Diploma -
Faith Academy
Mobile, United States05.2019
Skills
- Inventory Replenishment
- Patient Services
- Case Management
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Appointment Scheduling
- Emergency Dental Care
- Radiography
- Treatment room setup
- Task Prioritization
- Multitasking
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Impression Taking
- Time Management
- Endodontic Procedures
- Dental staff assistance
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr. Russell Brandau DMD
06.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Foley Dental Associates
03.2023 - 05.2023
Food Service Worker
Heroes Sports Bar And Grille
01.2023 - 03.2023
Dental Assistant
Southern Smiles Family And Cosmetic Dentistry
12.2020 - 03.2023
Front Desk Receptionist
Elements Massage
07.2020 - 12.2020
Food Service Worker
Foosacklys
06.2018 - 09.2020
No Degree - General Studies And Surgical Technology
Coastal Alabama Community College
High School Diploma -
Faith Academy
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