Kelsey Jones
Abilene,Tx
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant with a strong background in patient care, dental procedures, and administrative support. Recognized for fostering effective collaboration within dental teams and demonstrating adaptability to evolving clinic demands. Proficient in radiography, infection control, and patient education, consistently prioritizing optimal outcomes for both patients and the practice. Experienced in managing scheduling, handling communications, and performing various administrative tasks, with cross-training in clinical and front desk roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Abilene State Supported Living Center
Abilene, TX
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient management and chairside support during dental procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene, post-operative care, and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with dental team to enhance workflow efficiency and patient experience.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies and placed orders as necessary.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
Registered Dental Assistant
Mortenson Dental Partners
Abilene, Tx
07.2015 - Current
- Obtained radiographs of 100% of patients using standard dental radiographic equipment
- Developed patient charts with scanned patient care documents and ordered medical records from 6 external care providers
- Led the introduction of Dentrix to the dental office to streamline scheduling, increasing patient flow by 12% and allowing for an extra 2 patients per day
- Assisted the dentist with treatment procedures and communicated treatment plans and procedure steps during appointments, increasing patient satisfaction by 85%
- Acted as the face of the dental office by welcoming 100+ weekly patients, comforting them, scheduling them, and answering any questions about dental care/ procedures
- Monitored blood pressure and pulse before starting treatment while following all guidelines
- Organized and utilized various dental materials during procedures, including cement, amalgam, composite, and impression materials
- Assisted during routine dental cleanings, surgeries, and other dental procedures utilizing 4-handed dentistry techniques
- Obtained and developed 100% of dental radiographs
- Managed dental inventory by monitoring stock 6 days per week and placing new orders
- Organized treatment room for 120+ weekly patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols
- Navigated 20+ daily patients for dental treatment by welcoming them, and collecting their medical history
- Sterilized 100% of instrumentation and delivered to treatment area; positioned instruments for dentist’s access, suctioning, and ease of passing
- Evaluated vitals and collected patient medical history before the dentist entered the treatment room
Education
Registered Dental Assistant -
The College of Healthcare Professions
San Antonio, Tx09-2014
Associate of Applied Science - Sonography
Western Texas College
Snyder, TX05-2026
Skills
- X-rays
- Dental Instrument Preparation/Sterilization
- Osha Coordinator
- Vital Signs
- Patient Communication
- Electronic Medical Records
- 4 handed dentistry
- Restorative dentistry
- Oral hygiene education
- Electronic charting
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Infection control expertise
- Patient records management
- Patient relations
- Appointment scheduling efficiency
- Dental office administration
- Multitasking
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- X-ray processing
- Dental records
- Patient scheduling
- Office management
- Patient services
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Abilene State Supported Living Center
07.2025 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Mortenson Dental Partners
07.2015 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant -
The College of Healthcare Professions
Associate of Applied Science - Sonography
Western Texas College