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Kennia Edole

Seattle,WA

Summary

Committed lead dental assistant with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and with meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly. Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Leverages expertise to manage job functions. Excellent communicator with focus on results. I'm a Self-Starter with a mature positive attitude, excellent work ethic, team player. I am versatile and willing to assume responsibility for many different tasks. I take personal satisfaction in working on patients, assisting them and knowing I've really provided a service to them that makes them feel valued and comfortable. I help out whenever and wherever help is needed front or back office. I have the ability to easily transcend from many cultural differences, strong understanding of time management, and able to communicate professionally on all levels. I work very well with a Team Player positive environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Implant Dental Assistant

Nuvia Implant Dental Center
12.2023 - Current
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing
  • Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites
  • Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
  • Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency
  • Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields
  • Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries
  • Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation
  • Verified identity of patient or operative site
  • Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery
  • Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks

Front Office Operator/ Dental Assistant

Dental Professionals
03.2023 - Current
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
  • Fed raw materials into machines.
  • Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
  • Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.

Temp Dental Assistant

Dental Connections
08.2022 - Current
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for surgical procedures daily.
  • Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings and impressions.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.

Scheduler/Lead Dental Assistant

Bellevue azalea dentistry
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Conferred with managers, sales teams, and engineering personnel to revise plans and achieve demanding targets.
  • Generated department orders and accompanying documentation.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Optimized organizational processes by effectively managing crew schedules while adhering to contractual restrictions.
  • Oversaw and verified adherence to government regulations by maintaining sensitive data and complying with international laws.
  • Monitored and optimized inventory, and reordered materials as required.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Trained and supervised employees on office policies and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to streamline office operations.
  • Completed daily logs for management review.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)

US Army Vehicle Repair
02.2019 - 11.2021
  • Handled repair work and maintenance to keep vehicles functional.
  • Assessed vehicles to identify degree of malfunction or damage.
  • Performed semi-annual and annual unscheduled services on heavy duty vehicles.
  • Troubleshot vehicle faults and successfully operated heavy diesel equipment.
  • Coordinated and oversaw vehicle modification process.
  • Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
  • Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
  • Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
  • Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
  • Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
  • Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
  • Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
  • Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
  • Delegated and supervised vehicle bodywork to body team for restoration and remediation.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Retained accurate records of purchases, titles and sales.
  • Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
  • Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
  • Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
  • Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
  • Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
  • Performed wheeled vehicle recovery operations.

Education

No Degree - Dental Assisting

North West Dental Assisting School
Lakewood, WA
01.2020

Certificate of Completion -

Fort Lee Ordinance School
01.2019

High School Diploma -

South Plantation High School Florida
Fort Lauderdale, United States
01.2018

Skills

  • Chairside assisting
  • Medical imaging
  • Filing
  • Training & development
  • HIPAA (Less than 1 year)
  • Dentrix
  • Microsoft Word (7 years)
  • Eaglesoft
  • Medical Billing
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Infection Control Training
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Dental Radiography
  • Prophylaxis
  • Team Collaboration
  • Leading

Certification

  • X-Ray Certification
  • Secret Clearance
  • Air Conditioning Certification
  • Motor Vehicle Inspection License
  • CPR Certification
  • Registered Dental Assistant
  • Certified Dental Assistant
  • Radiology Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • Coronal Polish Certificate

Military Service

United States Army, United States, Private First Class, 02/01/19, 11/01/22

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: Anywhere

Timeline

Surgical Implant Dental Assistant

Nuvia Implant Dental Center
12.2023 - Current

Front Office Operator/ Dental Assistant

Dental Professionals
03.2023 - Current

Temp Dental Assistant

Dental Connections
08.2022 - Current

Scheduler/Lead Dental Assistant

Bellevue azalea dentistry
11.2021 - 10.2022

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)

US Army Vehicle Repair
02.2019 - 11.2021

No Degree - Dental Assisting

North West Dental Assisting School

Certificate of Completion -

Fort Lee Ordinance School

High School Diploma -

South Plantation High School Florida

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