Kali Clayton
Dothan,AL
Summary
Practical Clinical Supervisor with more than ten years of experience in dentistry. Focused on developing clinical knowledge, decision-making skills and performance standards. Eager to bring talent and expertise to growing a business.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
KBL Orthodontics
05.2015 - Current
- Lead and directed team of five clinical personnel and support staff.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong teamwork among staff members and promoting open communication.
- Optimized scheduling processes that promoted efficient use of time in order to maximize clinician availability for direct patient contact.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with staff to raise standards of practice.
- Increased patient satisfaction by fostering a supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment.
- Collaborated with orthodontist to implement new technologies and techniques, increasing efficiency and precision in orthodontic care.
- Assisted orthodontists with the application of braces, aligners, and other orthodontic appliances, ensuring proper placement for optimal treatment results.
- Managed detailed patient records, ensuring accurate documentation for insurance purposes and treatment followup.
- Improved office organization by maintaining dental equipment inventory and implementing a system for tracking supplies.
- Provided exceptional chairside assistance during complex orthodontic procedures, minimizing patient discomfort and promoting successful outcomes.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between appointments by preparing necessary instruments, materials, or appliances ahead of time.
- Trained new orthodontic assistants on proper techniques and protocols, ensuring consistent quality of care across the practice.
- Utilized Itero scanner and SprintRay 3D printer to create accurate 3D models of patients dentition for appliance fabrication.
- Efficient use of RayWare and ULab software.
- Streamlined lab processes for increased efficiency, resulting in timely completion of essix retainers and reduced turnaround times.
Orthondontic Assistant
Jim Welden, DMD
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Reduced appointment cancellations by following up with patients and providing reminders and motivational support.
- Increased overall patient satisfaction by promptly addressing any discomfort or concerns related to their treatments.
- Assisted orthodontists in applying braces, which led to successful treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Took x-rays, photographs and impressions.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Medical Records Clerk
Flowers Hospital
12.2011 - 05.2015
- Assisted with the transition to an electronic health record system, ensuring a seamless migration of patient data while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Printed and photocopied documents to provide patients with copies of medical records.
- Responded to patient inquiries to provide information and details of medical records.
- Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility.
Dental Assistant
Gamble Family Dentistry
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Education
Dental Assisting Certification -
George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL03-2013
High School Diploma -
Slocomb High School
Slocomb05-2011
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Time management abilities
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
KBL Orthodontics
05.2015 - Current
Orthondontic Assistant
Jim Welden, DMD
05.2014 - 05.2015
Dental Assistant
Gamble Family Dentistry
03.2013 - 05.2014
Medical Records Clerk
Flowers Hospital
12.2011 - 05.2015
Dental Assisting Certification -
George C Wallace Community College
High School Diploma -
Slocomb High School
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