Kwamina Jones
Berkeley,MO
Summary
Dynamic Lead Dental Assistant with proven expertise at Affinia Healthcare in optimizing inventory management and enhancing patient care. Skilled in dental radiography and treatment coordination, I excel in fostering strong patient relationships and streamlining appointment scheduling, ensuring a seamless experience that promotes patient loyalty and satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Affinia Healthcare
05.2017 - Current
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Acted as a liaison between patients and dental specialists, streamlining the referral process and fostering seamless continuity of care.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Lead Dental Assistant
Davis Dental Care
02.2002 - 04.2017
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
Education
Gateway Stem High School
5101 McRee Ave05-1996
No Degree - Dental Assistant
Missouri College
05-2001
Skills
- Patient care
- Inventory management
- Dental radiography
- Treatment coordination
- Appointment scheduling
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Infection control proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Patient management
- Patient counseling
- Office management
- Insurance billing
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Affinia Healthcare
05.2017 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Davis Dental Care
02.2002 - 04.2017
Gateway Stem High School
No Degree - Dental Assistant
Missouri College
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