Kennedi Smith
Farmington Hills
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Public Health graduate with a strong foundation in community health prevention strategies, and patient care. Experience dental assistant with hands on clinical expertise and a deep passions for advancing oral health equity. Interested in addressing barriers to care at the intersection of behavioral health and oral hygiene. Eager to merge public health insights with dental training to become a community focused dentist. Known for meticulous attention to detail, empathy-driven communication, and a mission-driven approach to health advocacy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Call Center Intake Specialist
Face Addiction Now
06.2025 - Current
- Conduct followup calls to provide individuals and their families participants with additional resources for housing, employment, and education
- Facilitate intakes and educate individuals and their families about addiction and the recovery process
- Streamlined intake procedures by categorizing client calls to reduce process time and improve overall client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with call center team specialists to conduct participant surveys
- Streamlined intake procedures, reducing processing time and improving overall client satisfaction.
- Maintained participants confidentiality when conducting follow-ups by following HIPPA.
Dental Assistant
Anchor Family Dentistry
08.2021 - Current
- Perform routine dental cleanings and assist the dentist with complex dental procedures.
- Sterilize Dental Instruments
- Hand instruments to the dentist during procedures
- Take and process X-rays of patients
- Schedule Patient Appointments
- Instruct patients in proper oral hygiene
Dental Assistant
Children’s Dental Specialist of Hazel Park
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Perform routine dental cleanings and assist the dentist with complex dental procedures
- Take and process X-rays of patients
- Take billing and insurance details from patients
Hostess
Red Lobster
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Greet customers and welcome them in a warm, friendly manner.
- Responds to guest inquiries and requests using customer service techniques.
- Assist with bussing tables when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health (Pre-Dental)
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan12-2025
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Team Player
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Group and individual instruction
- Resilience
- Data entry
- Technical and Dexterity
Certification
Narcan (Naloxone) Certificate
Timeline
Call Center Intake Specialist
Face Addiction Now
06.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Anchor Family Dentistry
08.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Children’s Dental Specialist of Hazel Park
06.2021 - 08.2021
Hostess
Red Lobster
06.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health (Pre-Dental)
Wayne State University
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