Kayla Drinkard
N. LAS VEGAS,NEVADA
Summary
Skilled dental assistant specializing in chair-side support and X-ray imaging. Demonstrated success in patient education and strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment. Committed to enhancing patient experiences through meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Dental Assistant
Absolute Dental Practice
North Las Vegas, Nevada
02.2024 - Current
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
Vendor Stocker
OSCWEBco
Las Vegas, Nevada
10.2019 - Current
- Organized stock shelves according to inventory guidelines and product categories.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing stock items.
- Worked collaboratively with other team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Provided excellent customer service when assisting customers in finding products.
- Utilized scanning equipment to update warehouse management system with item information.
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
Hurricane, Utah
08.2010 - 09.2019
- Processed prescription orders using Walmart's pharmacy management system.
- Dispensed medications accurately to customers and healthcare providers.
- Verified patient information for accuracy and completeness during intake.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Trained new employees on pharmacy procedures and customer service standards.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
Education
High School Diploma -
UEI
Las Vegas, NV05-2024
Skills
- Chair-side assistance
- X-ray imaging
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Dental record management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Certification
CPR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Absolute Dental Practice
02.2024 - Current
Vendor Stocker
OSCWEBco
10.2019 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
08.2010 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
UEI