KENNEDI JAMES
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with 8 years of experience in Air Force military dental clinics, providing treatment coordination, patient care, chairside assistance, hygiene assistance and sterilization procedures with precision and efficiency. Proficient in maintaining dental records and ensuring compliance with Air Force dental standards and protocols. Possesses strong communication and teamwork abilities, fostering a collaborative environment to deliver superior dental healthcare to military personnel and their families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
United States Air Force
09.2017 - 09.2025
- Company Overview: Nellis Air Force Base - Dental Assistant.
- Manage the scheduling of patient appointments, ensuring optimal use of the dentist's time while minimizing patient wait times
- Communicate with patients over the phone to confirm appointments, reschedule, and address inquiries about office policies and dental procedures
- Maintain and update accurate patient records in the practice management system, ensuring data is up-to-date and compliant with HIPAA regulations.
- Assist in preparing patient charts for daily appointments, ensuring all necessary documentation is available for dental procedures.
- Provide assistance with basic administrative tasks such as filing, organizing records, and ordering office supplies.
- Assist 23 dentists during procedures, handing them required instruments, providing suction, and ensuring the patient comfort
- Prepare patients for treatments, take and develop dental X-rays, and provide post-operative instructions and care
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
- Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and provide information on post-operative care
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, maintain OSHA and HIPAA regulations, and follow established safety procedures and maintain patient records
- Work closely with dentists, dental hygienists, and other dental assistants to deliver efficient and high-quality patient care
- Assist during dental emergencies, including providing first aid and assisting in emergency
- Nellis Air Force Base - Dental Assistant
Education
Prophylaxis Training -
United States Air Force
08.2023
Technical Training -
United States Air Force
11.2017
High School Diploma -
Desert Oasis
05.2017
Skills
- Chairside assistance for General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Periodontics, etc
- Instrument sterilization procedures
- Appointment scheduling and calendar management
- Proficient in dental office software (eg, Dentrix, OpenDental, CDA)
- Patient records management (HIPAA-compliant)
- Professional communication over the phone and in person
- Maintaining dental records
- Compliance with dental standards
- Strong communication
- Teamwork
- Collaborative environment
- Dental healthcare
Timeline
Dental Assistant
United States Air Force
09.2017 - 09.2025
Prophylaxis Training -
United States Air Force
Technical Training -
United States Air Force
High School Diploma -
Desert Oasis
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