Melvina Kinegak
Bethel Evangelical Covenant Church
ANCHORAGE,AK
13
years of professional experience
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Work History
Church Secretary
2 Years 1 Month- Managed church calendar, scheduling meetings, events, and facility use with consistent accuracy.
- Coordinated incoming calls, emails, and visitor inquiries with professional, courteous communication.
- Prepared Sunday bulletins, newsletters, and worship materials using clear, timely formatting.
- Maintained membership, baptism, and directory records while protecting confidential information.
Program Coordinator
1 Year- Coordinated program schedules, ensuring timely training sessions, meetings, and participant follow-up.
- Organized onboarding support for new participants, streamlining orientation and required paperwork.
- Communicated with staff, trainees, and partners to resolve scheduling and program issues.
- Managed documentation, maintaining accurate records, forms, and compliance materials.
- Supported cross-functional teams, ensuring efficient communication and reliable program operations.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service to program participants through prompt response times and attentive assistance with inquiries or concerns.
Case Manager
2 Years 1 Month- Coordinated patient care plans, aligning dental services with referrals, eligibility, and follow-up needs.
- Reviewed patient needs and prioritized appointments, referrals, and care coordination activities.
- Communicated with patients, providers, and community partners to support timely treatment access.
- Managed case documentation, ensuring accurate records, updates, and confidential information handling.
- Tracked service continuity, resolving gaps in scheduling, documentation, and care transitions.
- Monitored patient progress, escalating concerns and adjusting coordination efforts as needed.
- Improved case management efficiency by standardizing records review and follow-up processes.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
Dental Assistant
4 Years 9 Months- Provided chairside assistance during restorative, preventive, and emergency dental procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, and maintained infection control standards.
- Captured dental radiographs and supported accurate charting for patient records.
- Organized instrument trays, materials, and supplies for efficient daily clinic flow.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and appointment readiness.
- Supported dentists with impressions, temporary materials, and lab case coordination.
- Monitored inventory levels and replenished supplies to prevent treatment delays.
- Mentored new dental staff on chairside workflow, sterilization, and clinical protocols.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Participated in community outreach programs, educating public on importance of dental health.
Education
High School Diploma
Biblical Studies - Certified in Biblical Studies
Skills
Customer service
Office management
Telephone communication
Meeting planning
Office administration
Data organization
Social media management
Reports generation
Donor relations
Report generation
Event planning
Budget management
Timeline
Church Secretary
Bethel Evangelical Covenant Church
07.2023 - 08.2025Read More
Program Coordinator
DHAT Program
09.2017 - 09.2018Read More
Case Manager
YKHC Dental
08.2015 - 09.2017Read More
Dental Assistant
YKHC Dental
11.2012 - 08.2017Read More
Alaska Christian College
Biblical Studies from Certified in Biblical Studies
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Bethel Regional High School
High School Diploma
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