KRISTIE MCKINSTRY
Clio
Summary
Highly knowledgeable and efficient Front Desk receptionist and Dental Assistant with training and administrative expertise to successfully manage continuous flow of patients. Proficient in reception work, practice management support and procedures. Moves easily between different tasks each day to provide assistance in different areas.
Multi-talented Dental Assistant with 7 years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant/Front Desk
Main Street Family Dental
Birch Run
06.2019 - Current
- Checked patients in and out, verified insurance and collected co-pays to keep business administrative and financial records current.
- Assisted Doctor with all dental procedures.
- Certified to take bitewings, Pans, Ceph and CBCT
- Maintained sterilization and upkeep on equipment.
- In charge of ordering all office supplies and materials.
- Paid office bills.
- In charge of running all office social media accounts.
Dental Assistant
The Art Of Dentistry - Dr. Ronald Williams
Davison
11.2017 - 06.2019
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic, Ceph and CBCT.
- Trained in CEREC crowns, scanning and designing.
- On the job orthodontic training and assisting.
Certified Dental Assistant
Kalamazoo Valley Dental Care
Kalamazoo
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations
- Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms
- Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays
Education
Dental Assisting Program -
Ross Medical Center
Kalamazoo, MI11.2014
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MISome College (No Degree) - Prerequisites For Dental Hygiene
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Ortho experience
- CEREC expierence
- Dental X-Ray certified
- Cross trained in front and back of the office
- Patient Schedule Management
- Restorative Dentistry
- Supply Ordering
- CPR Certified
- Critical Thinking
- Appointment Scheduling
- Organization and Time Management
- Detail-Oriented
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant/Front Desk
Main Street Family Dental
06.2019 - Current
Dental Assistant
The Art Of Dentistry - Dr. Ronald Williams
11.2017 - 06.2019
Certified Dental Assistant
Kalamazoo Valley Dental Care
09.2014 - 04.2015
Dental Assisting Program -
Ross Medical Center
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisites For Dental Hygiene
Kalamazoo Valley Community College