Kimberly Shearer
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Personable, trustworthy professional with hands on experience in performing dental assisting functions with accuracy and quality. Punctual, dependable individual with the ability to multitask and work with others at a high level. Self-motivating hard worker with exceptional customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Cosmetic And Family Dentistry Dr. Masuoka Dr. Zech
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
- Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
Lead RDA
Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry
03.2013 - 03.2022
- Coordinated team schedules to maximize productivity while maintaining a positive work-life balance for staff members.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, easing anxieties through clear communication about their treatments.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate dental assistance during various procedures.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry advancements and best practices in dental care.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing costs by optimizing order frequency and amounts.
- Acted as a liaison between dentist, insurance providers, and patients for smooth billing processes and coverage inquiries.
- Provided customized oral health advice based on individual patient needs, promoting long-term wellness beyond the office visitation period.
- Trained new dental assistants, providing guidance on best practices and ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to positive outcomes under pressure.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Insurance verification and ageing reports.
Education
Dental Assisting
Carrington College
Sacramento, CA06-2013
Skills
- Multitasking Competence
- Time Management Capabilities
- Oral hygiene education
- Electronic Charting
- Patient care excellence
- Dental Materials Knowledge
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Infection control proficiency
- Restorative Dentistry
- Strong manual dexterity
- Proficient in Open Dental, Mac Practice, Some Dentrix
- Patient Education
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Cosmetic And Family Dentistry Dr. Masuoka Dr. Zech
03.2022 - 09.2024
Lead RDA
Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry
03.2013 - 03.2022
Dental Assisting
Carrington College
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