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Kristy Karczewski

Summary

Detail-orientated, compassionate and creative professional with 12 years of experience in fast-paced office settings. Skilled in patient care, administrative support, and multitasking.

Seeking to use transferable skills- such as communication, teamwork and organizational ability - into a new career opportunity.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant

Lincoln Way Family Dental
Mokena, IL
01.2016 - 05.2025
  • Provided chairside assistance during all dental procedures
  • Oversaw purchasing and vendor communication for office/dental supplies
  • Developed positive relationships with both existing and potential clients through excellent customer service skills.
  • Patient education (oral hygiene, post-treatment care)
  • Administrative duties (coordinating schedule for multiple providers, insurance verification, update patient records)
  • Participated in continuing education courses (CDS Midwinter Meeting)
  • Conducted training sessions for new employees.

Dental Assistant

Silver Lake Family Dental
Orland Park, IL
05.2013 - 12.2015
  • Provided chairside assistance during all dental procedures
  • Patient education (oral hygiene, post-treatment care)
  • Administrative duties (coordinating schedule for multiple providers, update patient records, customer service)
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline office workflows and improve service delivery.
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.

Education

Certificate - Dental Assisting

Springboard Dental Institute
Oak Forest, IL

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Skills

  • Effective and professional communication (written and verbal)
  • Work ethic and consistent reliability
  • Customer service (building relationships, handling concerns, maintaining satisfaction)
  • Organizational and time management abilities (managing effective schedule and appointments, supply ordering)
  • Collaborate cross-functionally including employee training
  • Adaptability and Positive attitude (adjust to changing priorities, fast learner)
  • Healthcare knowledge (patient care & documentation, medical office administration, HIPAA compliance)
  • Technical proficiency (Microsoft Office, Open Dental, Planmeca CAD/CAM design)
  • Event or space organization (decluttering, optimizing spaces, creating efficient systems)
  • Detail oriented approach

Timeline

Lead Dental Assistant

Lincoln Way Family Dental
01.2016 - 05.2025

Dental Assistant

Silver Lake Family Dental
05.2013 - 12.2015

Certificate - Dental Assisting

Springboard Dental Institute

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality

Western Illinois University

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