Kaylan Ritter
Goodyear
Summary
Dynamic dental assistant with expertise in digital X-ray proficiency and chair-side support, honed at Main Street Dental. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction and streamline operations through effective collaboration and compliance with safety protocols. Skilled in sterilization techniques and appointment scheduling, fostering a culture of teamwork and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Main Steet Dental
Buckeye, AZ
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted in preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to enhance overall health outcomes.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline workflow processes, improving operational efficiency within the office.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Assistant Manager
Burlington
Glendale, AZ
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with team to develop and implement operational strategies, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Managed daily scheduling and resource allocation to optimize team performance and productivity.
- Trained new staff on company policies and procedures, fostering a culture of compliance and teamwork.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for service improvement, enhancing overall client satisfaction.
- Developed training materials aimed at improving employee onboarding processes and retention rates.
- Coordinated cross-functional communication among departments to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
Sales Associate
Burlington
Goodyear, AZ
08.2016 - 02.2022
- Assisted customers in product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring product availability.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to boost product visibility.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly, increasing satisfaction rates.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting
Unity Dental Assisting of Surprise
Surprise, AZ05.2023
High School Diploma - General Studies
Millennium High School
Goodyear, AZ05.2009
Skills
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Dental impressions
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient scheduling
- Restorative dentistry
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Chair-side support
- Four-handed procedures
- Dentrix proficiency
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Xray Certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Main Steet Dental
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
Burlington
02.2022 - 05.2023
Sales Associate
Burlington
08.2016 - 02.2022
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting
Unity Dental Assisting of Surprise
High School Diploma - General Studies
Millennium High School