KAMEISHA WARD
Decatur,GA
Summary
Meticulous Dental Assistant, whose pursuing a position with a dental practice that would allow me the opportunity to enhance my hands-on education and training, while contributing to the operations of the office and care of the patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver/PCA
Help at Home
04.2023 - Current
- Communicate with clients as well as supervisor about visits or any concerns dealing with client's health or needs.
- Provide CPR and First Aid if needed.
- Run errands for clients, grocery shopping, doctors appt, etc.
- Keeping up with the house, washing, dishes, doing laundry, cooking, dusting.
- Provide companionship to the client, making them feel loved and wanted.
- Engaging in activities via at home or in the community
Lead Dental Assistant
PDS Healthcare
Smyrna, GA
06.2023 - 12.2025
- Help dentists and dental hygienists with various procedures and tasks when a dental office has a short-term staffing need.
- I have knowledge of dental procedures and instruments.
- Expose and process dental X-rays; maintain patient records and lab equipment; sterilize instruments; assist office managers with patient scheduling, billing and insurance claims; and educate patients on postoperative and general oral health care
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Reliability and the ability to work under pressure
- Proficient in EPIC
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
Family Dental Group
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Expose and process dental X-rays; maintain patient records and lab equipment; sterilize instruments; assist office managers with patient scheduling, billing and insurance claims; and educate patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
- Maintain clean, sterile and positive environments optimizing patient comfort and safety.
- Build a loyal patient following; frequently requested by patients to serve as their dental assistant
- Gained experience in exposing and processing X-rays; fabricating crowns, pouring impressions, trimming models and preparing orthodontic equipment; and assisting with extractions, impactions, fillings, implants, local anesthesia, suture placements/removals and biopsies.
- Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures
- Answered and placed phone calls regarding patient appointments
- Contacted insurance companies regarding coverage and payment plans
- Performed clerical duties such as copying, faxing, filing, emailing, etc.
- Sent payment notices to insurance companies and patients
- Received and processed payments made by patients or insurance companies
- Entered patient information into computer system
- Checked in patients, gathering all personal and insurance information needed
- Proficient in office management computer programs
- Capable of running and maintaining office webs
- Proficient in MS Office and Dentrix
Medical Assistant
Virologix
Jonesboro, GA
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Responsible for swabbing clients for COVID – 19 testing. Take vital signs for patients, apply vaccine injections.
- Assist physicians, nurses, and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties under the directions of the physicians.
- Prepare a treatment room for patients' exams, record patients' medical history.
- Clean and sterilize medical equipment.
Assistant Manager
Arby's
Atlanta, GA
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Implemented workflow procedures based on the direction of the company's General Manager.
- Supervised employees during day-to-day tasks to ensure performance expectations are met and answered questions and concerns.
- Provided customer support in escalated situations.
- Provided direct assistance to staff and reported incidents and goals to managers.
- Guided and trained staff on company procedures and role duties, as well as how to respond to issues.
- Managed payroll and personnel databases interviewed and hired new staff.
- Ensured all employees had proper supplies, equipment and uniforms and assisted in confirming inventory supplies and properly stocked.
Assistant Manager
Zaxby's
Atlanta, GA
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Implemented workflow procedures based on the direction of the company's General Manager.
- Supervised employees during day-to-day tasks to ensure performance expectations are met and answered questions and concerns.
- Provided customer support in escalated situations.
- Provided direct assistance to staff and reported incidents and goals to managers.
- Guided and trained staff on company procedures and role duties, as well as how to respond to issues.
- Managed payroll and personnel databases interviewed and hired new staff.
- Ensured all employees had proper supplies, equipment and uniforms and assisted in confirming inventory supplies and properly stocked.
Assistant Manager
Wendy's
Johns Creek
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Implemented workflow procedures based on the direction of the company's General Manager.
- Supervised employees during day-to-day tasks to ensure performance expectations are met and answered questions and concerns.
- Provided customer support in escalated situations.
- Provided direct assistance to staff and reported incidents and goals to managers.
- Guided and trained staff on company procedures and role duties, as well as how to respond to issues.
- Managed payroll and personnel databases interviewed and hired new staff.
- Ensured all employees had proper supplies, equipment and uniforms and assisted in confirming inventory supplies and properly stocked.
Education
Dental Assistant Diploma -
Altierus Career College
Norcross, GANursing Assistant Training - undefined
Caregivers' Solutions
Atlanta, GASkills
- Proficient in placing retraction cord
- Collaborative dental chairside practice
- Efficient tray organization
- Restorative practices
- Procurement and inventory control
- Skilled in radiographic techniques
- Dental Dam
- COVID-19 testing administration
- Streamlined patient intake and exit processes
- Proficient in coronal polishing techniques
- Sealant techniques
- Infection prevention strategies
- Proficient in temporary crowns
- Fluoride application expertise
- Nitrous oxide administration training
- Periodontal dressing application
- EMR
- Efficient appointment management
- Clinical observation
- Data visualization
- Operatory Preparation
- Front Office Procedures
- Skilled in Dentrix and Dexis applications
- Study Model Pour & Trim
- Bracket Bonding
- Injections/Vaccines
- Accounts receivable management
Certification
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate (2022)
- HIPAA / OSHA / CPR Certified (2021)
- Radiography Certified (2022)
- Nursing Assistant Certified (2006)
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
PDS Healthcare
06.2023 - 12.2025
Caregiver/PCA
Help at Home
04.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
Family Dental Group
04.2022 - 04.2023
Medical Assistant
Virologix
12.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Manager
Arby's
07.2020 - 12.2021
Assistant Manager
Zaxby's
06.2018 - 07.2020
Assistant Manager
Wendy's
11.2016 - 06.2018
Nursing Assistant Training - undefined
Caregivers' Solutions
Dental Assistant Diploma -
Altierus Career College