Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Hobbies
Timeline
Hi, I’m

KARA MCCONNAUGHY

Inman,KS
KARA MCCONNAUGHY

Summary

Seeking to expand into a profession of sales or training and to embark on a new career path that offers new challenges.

I have thrived as a dental hygienist for over 22 years; however, I am ready to make a career change. I have organized large group activities, managed our concession business, worked as a sales associate, a receptionist at a medical clinic, serve as the booster club treasurer and run and do purchasing for the spirit store. I am a caregiver for my elderly mother who has many medial issues. I have a passion to help others!

I feel that I would be great doing sales, marketing or teaching, and welcome a new opportunity! I have always had a gift to form relationships easily and love meeting new people.

Overview

26
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

McPherson Dental Care

Registered Dental Hygienist
06.2003 - Current

Job overview

  • Excel in upselling optimal treatment plans to provide patients with the best quality of care.
  • Recommend and sell hygiene aids and cosmetic services and products.
  • Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
  • Developed and maintained close relationships with our sales representatives on ordering the best products for the practice.
  • Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
  • Serve as a team leader to all hygienists in our 6 practices.
  • Lead implementation of varies programs and products.
  • Care for 7-10 patients on each clinical day.

Pheonix

Home Health Caregiver
08.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
  • Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.

Deka Lasers/North Star Consulting

Educacation Consultant
01.2008 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Went onsite to dental offices who had purchased Deka lasers and educated them on technique, safety and benefits through lecture and hands on training.
  • Aid in sells of additional lasers and training.
  • Set training dates and organized the training one or two day course.
  • Follow up with each practice and provide ongoing support for any questions or concerns.

The Medicine Shoppe® Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician
05.1998 - 06.2003

Job overview

  • Handled confidential patient information with discretion, upholding strict HIPAA regulations at all times during tenure as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
  • Collaborated closely with pharmacy team members to consistently deliver high-quality care to patients.
  • Assisted pharmacists in managing medication inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels for timely patient service.
  • Maintained a high degree of professionalism and integrity, upholding ethical standards associated with the Pharmacy Technician Trainee role at all times.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.

Education

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Dental Hygiene
05.2003

University Overview

Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS

Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)
05.2000

University Overview

Skills

  • Perform hygiene procedures and treatment with care and compassion
  • Work well as a team leader and team member, striving to keep the team on board with the best technology and procedures for the patients
  • Lead the communication and consistency for all hygienists between 6 locations
  • Gifted ability to develop rapport with patients, doctors, vendors and co-workers
  • Ambitious personality

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • Nitrous Oxide Certified
  • Standard Proficiency Certified in CO2 and Nd:Yag lasers
  • Complete at least 40 hours of CE every two years

Interests

Organizing and facilitating events

Running

Boating

Hobbies

Hobbies

Hi am highly energetic and love to run and do group exercise. I enjoy boating and being on the water with my family. I love music and dancing.

Timeline

Home Health Caregiver
Pheonix
08.2021 - Current
Educacation Consultant
Deka Lasers/North Star Consulting
01.2008 - 01.2010
Registered Dental Hygienist
McPherson Dental Care
06.2003 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
The Medicine Shoppe® Pharmacy
05.1998 - 06.2003
Wichita State University
Dental Hygiene
Hutchinson Community College
Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)
KARA MCCONNAUGHY