Kelli Gilbert
New Baden,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented assistant with 17 years of experience. Hardworking and passionate person with strong organizational skills eager to secure a Chair side assistant position . Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
I love being a part of Creating Happy Smiles. I absolutely love the relationships formed between patients and parents during their course of treatment. I am a very quick learner and I'm not afraid to ask questions if do not understand something. I'm very outgoing and patients and parents seem to really enjoy talking with me. I have formed friendships with past patients and parents, I really enjoy getting to see some of my past kids growing up and going to college and still sporting their Amazing SMILES!
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
COVID-19 Tester
Clinton County Health Department
Carlyle, IL
09.2021 - Current
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Azar Orthodontics
Belleville, IL
03.2007 - 07.2021
- Assisted the Doctor in every clinical aspect of the practice
- Kept a clean and sterile work environment by following OSHA procedures for sterilization of instruments and equipment.
- Taking Start and Final photos as well as Pano's and Ceph's
- Use 3D Scanner (Itero)
- Preparing teeth for braces and invisalign attachments
- Assisting in the placement of the brackets
- Making Arch wires, removing and replacing arch wires
- Teaching proper Oral Hygiene and proper home care while in orthodontics
- Try in and place orthodontic appliances and molar bands
- Remove Braces, clean adhesive, take impression, pour model, make Essix retainers.
Education
General Education
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, ILCPR Certified
American Heart Association
11.2019
Dental Assisting
Dental Careers Unlimited
Columbia, IL06.2004
High School Diploma -
Wesclin High School
05.1998
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Patient Care Standards
- Detail-Oriented
- Organization and Prioritization
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Patient Flow Management
Fundraising
I am very active with Fundraising for Community link. Over the years I have helped in raising Thousands of dollars by creating a Buddy Walk Team and Various Fundraisers. Being active with Community Link through the annual Buddy Walk is something I am passionate about and i enjoy doing it.
References
- Pat Kroenig "Azar Orthodontics"
Office Manager
Patk1950@Yahoo.com
(618) 977-1222
- Kerri Kingsley "Azar Orthodontics"
Orthodontic assistant
kerri_kingsley@yahoo.com
(618) 910-7068
- Lorie Kluemke "New Baden Elementary"
Teacher/Parent
kluemkel@wesclin.org
(618) 210-0960
Timeline
COVID-19 Tester
Clinton County Health Department
09.2021 - Current
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Azar Orthodontics
03.2007 - 07.2021
General Education
Southwestern Illinois College
CPR Certified
American Heart Association
Dental Assisting
Dental Careers Unlimited
High School Diploma -
Wesclin High School