Kassie Hooee
Zuni
Summary
Detail-oriented and motivated hard-working professional. Strong interpersonal abilities who facilitates effective communication and resolution of concerns. Dedicated to enhancing, learning and expanding skills with customer satisfaction and achieving positive outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Sundance Dental Care
Gallup
03.2024 - Current
- Assist chair side with Dentist for routine cleaning and specialized procedures.
- Obtains and documents patient vital signs.
- Charting and recording written dental issues within patient charts.
- Obtains x-rays, fabricating temporary crowns, obtaining and pouring alginate impressions, trim models, assist with extractions, fillings, implants, root canal treatment, and local anesthesia.
- Performs deep cleanings, coronal polishing, application of fluoride, peril charting, application of sealants, dentures; and sterilization of instruments.
- Maintains a clean and sterile environment, patient scheduling, provides patient education on postoperative and general oral health care.
- Assess and record patient medical and dental histories, Obtains vital signs, chief complaint and record treatment information in patient records with 100% accuracy.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Research Assistant
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center
Albuquerque
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Obtained research on various cancers, community involvement, engagement and recruitment for research within the Zuni Pueblo.
- Administered eligibility questionnaires and informed consent procedures.
- Obtained community surveys from volunteers and provided cancer education.
- Edited and published manual scripts for all research conducted.
- Prepared research materials and presentations for team meetings and conferences.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.
- Prepared reports, presentations, and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Maintained a database of all research activities conducted during the course of each project.
Dental Assistant
Smiles for Kids Dentistry
Albuquerque
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Trained to work with infants, toddlers, and teenagers.
- Responsible for sterilizing dental tools, adjusting equipment, and preparation of exam rooms.
- Assisted the Dentist and Hygienist with procedures such as teeth impressions, extractions, cavity filling, and root canals.
- Assisted Dentists with application of dental sealants and fluoride treatments.
- Obtained and processed x-rays.
- Obtained and documentation of vital signs.
- Charting and recording written dental issues within patient charts.
Patient Care Tech
Lovelace Woman's Hospital
Albuquerque
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided activities of daily living to patients on the Medical-Surgical and Women's inpatient unit.
- Obtained vital signs-orthostatic, manual, and vital machine/weight/height, obtained and label specimens, and blood glucose, applied telemetry, obtained 12 lead EKGs.
- Provided pre-operative/post-operative care.
- Assisted RN's, doctors and other specialists with various patient procedures-wound care, sets up required equipment for procedures, bladder scans.
- Electronic charting with use of EPIC software.
- Performed Unit clerk duties: Preparing charts for admissions and gathering information from patients, transfers and discharges, etc.
HR Assistant
Zuni Public School District
Zuni
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Maintained employee records to ensure data accuracy and confidentiality.
- Supported onboarding procedures by preparing new hire documentation and conducting orientation sessions.
- Created, organized, and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
- Initialized background checks for potential new hires.
Education
Technical or occupational certificate -
University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch
Gallup, NMHigh school diploma or equivalent -
Ramah High School
Ramah, NMSkills
- Basic Life Support Certified (CPR and AED
- Obtaining vital signs
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient privacy compliance
- Patient safety
- Knowledge of computers
- Microsoft Office
- Strong organization skills
- Effective communication skills
- Team player
- Quick learning ability
- Multitasking capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Patient education
- Appointment scheduling
Certification
New Mexico Board of Dental Healthcare- Dental Radiology
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Sundance Dental Care
03.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center
12.2022 - 03.2024
Dental Assistant
Smiles for Kids Dentistry
02.2020 - 06.2022
Patient Care Tech
Lovelace Woman's Hospital
08.2019 - 01.2020
HR Assistant
Zuni Public School District
05.2017 - 08.2017
Technical or occupational certificate -
University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch
High school diploma or equivalent -
Ramah High School