Kimberly Blanchet
Monrovia,CA
Summary
Graduated with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices.
Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Very knowledge of clinical procedures and medical care. Personable Medical Assistant bringing years of hands-on experience balancing problematic administrative and clinical duties to achieve patient satisfaction. Offering thorough understanding of medical registration process and procedures to streamline client processing. Compassionate and respectful collaborator recognized for delivering high-quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
California Dental Group
11.2024 - Current
- Scan Patients with the iTero
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- 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.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Emad Ammar DDS periodontics and implants
06.2016 - 11.2024
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Provided chair-side assistance to the periodontist during surgical procedures by passing instruments and materials as needed.
- Assisted periodontist in patient care by preparing and sterilizing instruments, setting up trays, and providing necessary items during procedures.
- Performed oral hygiene instructions for patients prior to dental surgery.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and sterile environment within the operating room.
- Obtained x-rays from radiographic equipment as requested by the periodontist.
- Documented patient medical histories accurately and completely in electronic health records system.
- Educated patients on post-operative instructions following periodontal surgeries.
- Monitored vital signs of patients before and after surgery under the direction of the periodontist.
- Assisted in taking impressions for study models using alginate material when instructed by doctor.
- Set up suction machines, air and water syringes, saliva ejectors, and other equipment used in periodontal surgery procedures.
- Sterilized instruments utilizing an autoclave machine per OSHA regulations.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to appointments to ensure accuracy of data entered into EHR system.
- Updated patient files to record medications prescribed and medical histories.
- Conducted research on various medications related to periodontal diseases as requested by doctor.
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
- Suture removal
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Dental Assistant
Dr Binna Dental lab
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Set up room
- Coronal polish
- Intra oral camera
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Answer phones
- Help patient fill out forms
- Call insurance
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Medical Assistant
Arroyo Chiropractic
07.2010 - 08.2010
- Greeted patients, verified insurance and collected co-payments.
- Maintained patient records and updated information in the electronic health record system.
- Assisted with patient intake, including taking vitals such as height, weight and blood pressure.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient visits by ensuring that all necessary supplies were available.
- Scheduled appointments for patients both in person and over the phone.
- Assisted chiropractors with treatments including applying hot and cold packs, ultrasound therapy or electrical stimulation.
- Answered patient questions regarding their care plan or billing inquiries.
Education
Certification - Dental Assisting
U.E.I College
11.2016
Certification - Medical Assisting
U.E.I College
07.2010
Skills
- Team Management
- Data Entry
- Verbal Communication
- Microsoft Word
- Team Building
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Fluent in spanish and english
- Research
- Written Communication
- Time Management
- Patient Scheduling
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Compliance
- Indirect Patient Care
- Payment Collection
- Appointment Scheduling
- Email Correspondence
- Database Research
- Customer Service
- Clinical Support
- Patient Education
- Dental Hygiene
- Patient Services
- Dental Impressions
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Appointment scheduling
- Dental material handling
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Oral surgery assistance
- Oral surgery
Certification
- Medical Assistant
- Dental Assistant
Accomplishments
- Honor
- Was Class Ambassador
- College President for the Dental Department
- High GPA 4.3
Timeline
Dental Assistant
California Dental Group
11.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Emad Ammar DDS periodontics and implants
06.2016 - 11.2024
Dental Assistant
Dr Binna Dental lab
06.2016 - 07.2016
Medical Assistant
Arroyo Chiropractic
07.2010 - 08.2010
Certification - Medical Assisting
U.E.I College
- Medical Assistant
- Dental Assistant
Certification - Dental Assisting
U.E.I College
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