KIMBERLY MEJIA
Washington,DC
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with over 7 years of military experience in clinical and administrative operations. Proven track record in project coordination, program management, and personnel leadership in high-security environments, including the Pentagon and Andrews Air Force Base. Active security clearance and pursuing a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a focus on Health Administration. Expertise in compliance, training, and workflow optimization, with a strong emphasis on organizational efficiency. Seeking to transition into civilian roles in administration, HR, or project management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative & Dental Program Coordinator
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered direct dental support and assisted providers in high-security clinical environments including the Pentagon’s Executive Clinic.
- Bolstered readiness program and provided oral cleanings & exams for 466 patients and boosted clinic’s capabilities by 33%.
- Led 7 administrative programs, coordinated logistics, patient scheduling, inventory, records, and compliance requirements.
- Spearheaded multiple department-wide improvement initiatives, reducing delays and boosting operational efficiency across teams.
- Managed $445K in clinical and operational resources while resolving manning gaps and standardizing internal workflows.
- Directed cross-functional teams and led training efforts for junior personnel and civilian staff.
- Organized large-scale outreach and morale events, enhancing unit cohesion and community impact.
- Propelled NCDHM event; prep'd agenda/instr'd nutrition affects/asst'd 64 oral examsedue'd 140 youth/received
- Rallied earthquake recovery ops; liaised w/Turkey Embassycollected $500 worth of crit items f/ 30 displaced families
Lead Dental Assistant
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2018 - 08.2022
- Assisted 11 providers in all phases of surgical processes for Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic and residency departments, briefs pre/post operative instructions.
- Assisted over 1,800 procedures valued at $731,000 while maintaining 98% dental readiness.
- Utilizes digital imaging software, exposes radiographs, conducts quality checks/practices radiation safety precautions.
- Guided six Airmen as Lead Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Technician. Drove on the job training mission and instructed 420 assisting core tasks for 12 members.
- Augmented sterilization section. Conducted 3 visual surveillance reports and sterilized 8K kits, ensured zero treatment delays and awarded TJC accreditation
- Managed readiness crash cart inspections for over 275 critical items, ensuring 100% accountability.
- Led records audit for 5 members. Developed action plan and verified 2.4K and archived 119 charts. Recovered 98% Active Duty medical documents.
Teacher’s Assistant
The Merit School
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
- Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business, concentration in Health Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
12.2025
Skills
- Administrative Operations
- Dental & Clinical Support
- Personnel Supervision
- Workflow Optimization
- Compliance Audits
- Records & Data Management
- Resource Coordination
Certification
- CPR Instructor Certified
- BLS/CPR Certified
- IV Sedation Qualified
- OSHA Compliance & Infection Control
- QA Program Development
Awards
Commended by senior leadership for performance in both clinical care and project execution, Selected for performance-based promotion recommendation, Led morale and outreach events impacting over 15,000 attendees and multiple military branches
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Active Security Clearance – Eligible for access to sensitive government information and environments
Timeline
Administrative & Dental Program Coordinator
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2022 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2018 - 08.2022
Teacher’s Assistant
The Merit School
09.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business, concentration in Health Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
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