Kierria M. Welch
Summary
Seeking to utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments.
Positive and caring individual with solid foundation in dental health principles and patient care. Extensive knowledge of dental procedures and infection control protocols, coupled with proficiency in dental radiography and patient scheduling. Committed to enhancing patient experience and contributing to smooth and efficient dental practice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
GoTu Staffing
04.2025 - Current
- Implemented office protocols that improved communication between staff and patients.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations to maintain high standards of care within the practice.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant
Smile Parlor
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted in patient preparation and management to enhance overall clinic efficiency.
- Supported dental procedures by maintaining sterile environments and organizing instruments effectively.
- Collaborated with dental professionals to ensure accurate patient records and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices for improved health outcomes.
- Executed scheduling of appointments, optimizing patient flow and reducing wait times.
- Conducted inventory management for dental supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Certified Dental Assistant
Roberts Family Dental
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Offered gentle support and delivered compassionate care during dental procedures.
- Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences.
- Transferred instruments and provided suction during procedures.
- Completed fluoride treatments and dental sealants as directed by the dentist.
- Took digital X-rays and intraoral photographs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cement for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Service Advisor
Allan Vigil Ford Lincoln
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Greeted customers and professionally addressed their needs.
- Provided accurate estimates of repair costs, labor times and parts prices to customers.
- Maintained records of customer interactions and transactions.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments for service work to be performed on vehicles.
- Inspected vehicles for needed repairs or maintenance services and advised customers accordingly.
- Reviewed completed service orders to ensure that all work was done correctly, and according to dealership standards.
- Explained the features and benefits of products or services offered by the dealership to customers.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently and courteously.
- Tracked customer requests, comments, problems, issues and resolutions within designated systems.
- Upsold additional products or services when appropriate.
- Promptly responded to customer inquiries via phone, email or in person.
Education
Certification - Dental Assistant
UEI College
Morrow, GA02.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Charles Drew High School
Riverdale, GA05.2012
Dental Hygiene And HealthCare Management
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA01-2029
Skills
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Data Entry
- Service Recommendations
- Cost Estimation
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Records Maintenance
- Excellent Communication
- Listening Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Title: Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
GoTu Staffing
04.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Smile Parlor
09.2024 - 04.2025
Certified Dental Assistant
Roberts Family Dental
12.2023 - 04.2024
Service Advisor
Allan Vigil Ford Lincoln
12.2022 - 12.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Charles Drew High School
Certification - Dental Assistant
UEI College
Dental Hygiene And HealthCare Management
Clayton State University
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