Kennedy Reese
Fairfield Twp
Summary
Enthusiastic, creative, and people-focused Dental Assistant with a passion for patient care and making patients feel comfortable and cared for. Aspiring Dentist working towards a degree while still staying active in the healthcare field while in college. Known for bringing positive energy to the office, building strong patient relationships and delivering care to patients of all ages.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Receptionist
Carefirst Urgent Care
Cincinnati, OH
01.2026 - Current
- Greet and check in patients while providing exceptional customer service in a professional healthcare environment.
- Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits to ensure active coverage and accurate billing.
- Maintain accurate patient records while ensuring strict compliance with HIPAA regulations and protecting patient confidentiality.
- Educate patients on office policies, procedures, and treatment-related information.
- Train and mentor new front desk employees on office procedures, insurance verification, patient registration, and HIPAA-compliant practices.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming front desk and waiting room.
- Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to ensure efficient workflow and a positive patient experience.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Marie Callen Dentistry for Kids
Cincinnati, Ohio
06.2022 - 10.2025
- 2 and 4 hand chair side assisting
- Hygiene assisting
- Radiographer
- Charting for proposed and completed treatments
- Sterilizing instruments
- Equipment maintenance
- Weekly and Daily Spore Testing
- Proper disposal of hazardous waste
- Ordering dental materials
- Coordinating patient care
- Communicating with other dental providers based on patient needs
- Communicating and maintaining a professional relationship with different dental representatives
- Maintaining patient paperwork
- Tray setups
- Stocking dental materials and patient resources supplies
- Providing personalized recommendations of oral products based on patient needs along with
- Patient education
- Providing a safe, fun and comfortable environment for patients and families
Dietary Specialist
Optimized Senior Living
Lebanon, Ohio
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared and served meals
- Stocked and organized groceries
- Purchased groceries
Activity Personnel
Optimized Senior Living
Lebanon, Ohio
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Complete activities with residents
Housekeeper
Optimized Senior Living
Lebanon, Ohio
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Provide a clean and organized environment for residents
Food and Beverage Associate
Kings Island
Mason, Ohio
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Prepared food according to Kings Island’s specifications to ensure customer safety and satisfaction
- Provided efficient, friendly customer service while taking customer orders
- Maintained a balanced till while working cash register
- Prepared and stocked in store supplies
- Maintained a clean environment for guests and associates
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH05-2028
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Senior High School
Fairfield, OH05-2022
Certification - Dental Science
Butler Tech Bioscience Center
West Chester, OH05-2022
Skills
- CPR certified
- OSHA & HIPPA Certification
- Ohio & DANB Dental Radiographer Certification
- Dental Volunteer Work April 2022
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification November 2023
- Observer at Cincinnati Children’s Dental OR April 2025 and August 2025
Timeline
Front Desk Receptionist
Carefirst Urgent Care
01.2026 - Current
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Marie Callen Dentistry for Kids
06.2022 - 10.2025
Dietary Specialist
Optimized Senior Living
08.2021 - 04.2022
Activity Personnel
Optimized Senior Living
08.2021 - 04.2022
Housekeeper
Optimized Senior Living
08.2021 - 04.2022
Food and Beverage Associate
Kings Island
03.2019 - 08.2021
Certification - Dental Science
Butler Tech Bioscience Center
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Sinclair Community College
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Senior High School
References
- Marie, Callen, Dentist, Drmcallen@gmail.com, 513-376-8200,
- Patrick, Ruck, Dentist, Patrick.ruck@cchmc.org, 757-560-2623, Cincinnati Childrens Hospital, Marie Callen DMD
- Kiana, Reed, Urgent Care NP, ICU Nurse, Kayreed2012@ymail.com, 513-364-8367, CareFirst Urgent Care