Tracy Kennedy
Charlotte
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Eager to secure entry-level Medical Billing and Coding position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dancusse & Hoy General Dentistry
06.2022 - Current
- Great and seat patients in designated operatory
- Break down and set up operator for dental procedures
- Properly sterilize and store dental instruments
- Assist dentist with all dental procedures
- Assist dental hygienist with periodontal charting when needed
- Capture diagnostic intra oral x-rays
- Take impressions for study models, crowns, night guards, retainers, and bleach trays
- Pour up dental models
- Fabricate bleach trays
- Change traps on dental units
- Maintain monthly cleanliness of autoclave
- Schedule patient appointments as needed
- Take out trash at the end of the day.
Dental Assistant
University Dental Associates
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Break down and set up operator for dental procedures
- Properly sterilize and store dental instruments
- Assist dentist with all dental procedures
- Assist dental hygienist with periodontal charting when needed
- Capture diagnostic intra oral x-rays
- Take impressions for study models, crowns, night guards, retainers, and bleach trays
- Change traps on dental units
- Maintain monthly cleanliness of autoclave
- Take out trash at the end of the day.
Head Dental Assistant
Hawley Lane Dental
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Break down and set up operator for dental procedures
- Properly sterilize and store dental instruments
- Assist dentist with all dental procedures
- Assist dental hygienist with periodontal charting when needed
- Capture diagnostic intra oral x-rays
- Take impressions for study models, crowns, night guards, retainers, and bleach trays
- Pour up dental models
- Fabricate night guards
- Change traps on dental units
- Maintain monthly cleanliness of autoclave
- Maintain daily cleanliness of dental laser unit
- Take out trash at the end of the day.
Dental Assistant
Westport Dental Associates
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Break down and set up operator for dental procedures
- Properly sterilize and store dental instruments
- Assist dentist with all dental procedures
- Assist dental hygienist with periodontal charting when needed
- Capture diagnostic intra oral x-rays
- Performed zoom whitening
- Take impressions for study models, crowns, night guards, retainers, and bleach trays
- Pour up dental models
- Fabricate bleach trays
- Change traps on dental units
- Maintain monthly cleanliness of autoclave
- Schedule patient appointments.
Developmental Specialist
Star-Inc
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Provides guidance and instructions to consumers
- Performs housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean and healthy environment
- Prepares meals for consumers
- Transports consumers to appointments and daily activities.
Education
Medical Coding Specialist Certificate -
University of North Carolona Charlotte
07.2024
Dental Assistant certificate -
Porter and Chester Institute
Stratford, CT04.2014
High school diploma -
Bunnell High School
Stratford, CT06.2007
Skills
- ICD-10-CM
- HCPCS
- CPT
- Dental Radiography
- Equipment Sterilization
- Appointment Scheduling
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Patient Relations
- Electronic Charting
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proficient in dentrix
- Medical Records Management
- Data confidentiality measures
Accomplishments
Certificate of completion of medical coding specialist from UNCC. CPC certification, AAPC ( in progress, expected September 2024)
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dancusse & Hoy General Dentistry
06.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
University Dental Associates
08.2021 - 06.2022
Head Dental Assistant
Hawley Lane Dental
09.2018 - 06.2021
Dental Assistant
Westport Dental Associates
08.2016 - 08.2018
Developmental Specialist
Star-Inc
01.2016 - 08.2016
Medical Coding Specialist Certificate -
University of North Carolona Charlotte
Dental Assistant certificate -
Porter and Chester Institute
High school diploma -
Bunnell High School
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