Years of professional health care experience
Hi, I’m
Kimberlee Hardy
Dental Assistant
Eastpointe,MI
Summary
Dedicated health care professional with 20 years of experience. Experienced professional background in Dental Assisting. Expertise in dental radiography, endodontics, restorations, sterilization procedures, patient care.
Overview
20
Work History
Dental Dreams LLC
Lead Dental Assistant
09.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, extractions, temporary crowns, seating perminate crowns
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Used EMR to document patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up digital X-ray
- Assisted Doctor during procedures including amalgam and composite restorations, permanent, and temporary crowns, sealants
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists evaluations.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
Comprehensive Urology
Medical Receptionist
05.2012 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Set up appointments for physician visits and procedures using EMR software.
- Entered patient information including insurance, demographic and health history into the system to ensure that all records were up-to-date
- Assisted Doctors where ever needed
- Calling in prescriptions for patients
- Filing patient charts
- Prior authorizations for medications and medical supplies
Dentist R Us
Dental Assistant
05.2011 - 02.2012
Job overview
- Traveling Dental Assistant
- Patient care for low income families- elementary and high school students
- Government subsidized program
- Provided x-rays, amalgam and composite restorations
- Assisted Dentist with charting and restorations.
Dr. Stephen Unger DDS
Dental Assistant
03.2009 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Assisted doctor with amalgam and composite restorations
- Maintained patient records and lab equipment
- Took bite wing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal, x-rays
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms, setting up required instruments and equipment
- Room clean up, restock supplies, and sanitized instruments
- Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment
- Passed instruments, suctioned fluids and mixed materials for impressions
- Ordering of supplies
- Maintained a clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort and safety
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures
- Gathered records and data, including patient health histories so that they could be reviewed by the dentist
- Produced opposing models, study casts, impressions and bleach trays
East Metro Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Technician
01.2004 - 08.2008
Job overview
- Ultrasound
- Electric Stimulation
- Lumbar and Cervical traction
- Therapeutic massage
- Patient charting
- New patient appointment set up
- Helped with basic clinical needs and responded to patient requests
- Assisted the physical therapist and physical therapy assistant with treatment
Education
Baker College of Clinton Twp., Clinton Township, Michigan
from Radiology Technician
University Overview
- Applied science prerequisites
- [3.8] GPA
Everest Institute, Dearborn, Michigan
Diploma from Dental Assisting
2008
University Overview
- Certified in Dental Radiography
- Academic Excellence Award
Skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- OSHA Certified
- Equipment set up
- Punctual
- Team leader
- Organized and focused
- Energetic and driven
- Motivated
- Excellent time management
References
Dr. William Brownscombe
24055 Jefferson Ave. Ste. 210
St. Clair Shores, Mi 48080
586-773-1050
Denise R. Allen MBA, R. T
St. John Hospital and Medical Center
School of Radiology Technology
22101 Moross Road
Detroit, MI 48236
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Dental Dreams LLC
09.2020 - 03.2021
Medical Receptionist
Comprehensive Urology
05.2012 - 09.2015
Dental Assistant
Dentist R Us
05.2011 - 02.2012
Dental Assistant
Dr. Stephen Unger DDS
03.2009 - 07.2011
Physical Therapy Technician
East Metro Physical Therapy
01.2004 - 08.2008
Baker College of Clinton Twp.
from Radiology Technician
Everest Institute
Diploma from Dental Assisting
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