Kimberly Grensavitch
Quality Assurance Manager
Kewaskum,WI
Summary
High-level leader who is devoted to educating and influencing others based on vital career experiences and extensive community involvement. Exceptional level of planning and organizational skills. Skilled at identifying, assessing, and resolving complex operational problems effectively and coming up with workable solutions quickly. Driven by success, results, and desire to protect the company's best interest. Confidence in working independently in busy environments, as well as in team settings. Enthusiasm to learn and undertake new challenges.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
American Dental Partners
03.2021 - Current
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk.
- Liaised with risk management, internal audit and other departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.
- Improved company policies and standards to outline ethical, safe and efficient procedures.
- Provided guidance, advice and training to improve business' understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements.
- Prepared training programs to improve compliance at all levels.
Quality Assurance Coordinator
American Dental Partners, Inc.
03.2015 - 03.2021
- Promoted to Quality Assurance Manager.
- Executed quality improvement research and studies.
- Assisted with quality control audits.
- Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training.
- Collected and analyzed activity data and initiated, developed and recommended improvements to systems, processes and procedures to increase productivity and reduce cost.
Registered Dental Hygienist
ForwardDental
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Promotion to Quality Assurance Coordinator
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
Dental Assisting Instructor
Milwaukee Career College
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Supervised student training in dental offices and classroom settings.
- Monitored student growth and learning through hands-on activities and exams.
- Updated instructional materials and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
Registered Dental Hygienist
RLJ Dental
08.2012 - 05.2014
- RLJ Dental purchased the practice of Dr. Craig Mahlum
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
Dental Assistant, Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Paul Scheunemann
01.2003 - 01.2014
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, oral surgery and orthodontics.
- Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Craig Mahlum
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
Education
Master of Jurisprudence Health Care Law -
Loyola University School of Law
06.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor’s Degree - Healthcare Administration
Ottawa University
05.2014 - 05.2015
Associate Degree - Dental Hygiene
Waukesha County Technical College
08.2001 - 05.2003
Technical Diploma - Dental Assisting
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI 08.1999 - 12.1999
Skills
Deficiency detection
Policy analysis
Federal and state regulations
Compliance knowledge
Auditing processes
Certification
Registered Dental Hygienist
Accomplishments
- OSAP-DALE Foundation Dental Infection Prevention and Control Certificate
- Ziegler Team Spirit Award, 2016
- Bernard A. Kershner Innovations in Quality Improvement Award, 2019
- One ADPI Clinical Service Champion, 2017
- Grensavitch, K. (2020). Do no harm Why increased legislation is necessary to ensure medical device safety. Journal of Regulatory Compliance, Volume V, 108-137.
- Grensavitch, K. (2021). Collaboration to standardize IFUs to ensure medical device safety. Journal of Dental Infection Control and Safety, Volume 3.
- Invited Speaker, Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), June 2021
- Invited Speaker, Podcast, A Tale of Two Hygienists, Episode 298, September 2021
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
American Dental Partners
03.2021 - Current
Master of Jurisprudence Health Care Law -
Loyola University School of Law
06.2019 - 12.2019
Quality Assurance Coordinator
American Dental Partners, Inc.
03.2015 - 03.2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Healthcare Administration
Ottawa University
05.2014 - 05.2015
Registered Dental Hygienist
ForwardDental
01.2014 - 03.2015
Dental Assisting Instructor
Milwaukee Career College
08.2013 - 05.2014
Registered Dental Hygienist
RLJ Dental
08.2012 - 05.2014
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Craig Mahlum
08.2011 - 08.2012
Dental Assistant, Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Paul Scheunemann
01.2003 - 01.2014
Associate Degree - Dental Hygiene
Waukesha County Technical College
08.2001 - 05.2003
Technical Diploma - Dental Assisting
Waukesha County Technical College
08.1999 - 12.1999