Kaitlin Mahoney
Brentwood
Summary
Hard working Dental Assistant with 3 years of experience in the medical field. I am open and eager to learn any skills necessary to complete any and all job requirements. I work very well with others and "catch on" very quickly. I have a very good work ethic and like to give 100% in everything I do.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager's Assistant
Darrell Waltrip Buick GMC
08.2021 - Current
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Dental Assistant
Lane Dentistry
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, Implant placement, alginate impressions, etc.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy and applying lead aprons.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Booked appointments for patients using eaglesoft and Dentrix software.
Dental Assistant
Brentwood Dental
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, implant placement, alginate impressions, dentures, etc.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Daycare Teacher
Tots Landing
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for children.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Siegel High School
Murfreesboro, TNDental Assisting
Dental Staff School Of TN
Skills
- Equipment sterilization
- Dental radiography
- Treatment Room Cleanup
- Patient Data Gathering
- Strong Communication Skills
- Electronic Charting
- Dental Impressions
- Appointment Setting
- Dental Procedures
- Infection Control
- X-Rays
- Quick learner
- Works good with others
- Good work ethic
- Teamwork
- Multitasking and time management
- Fast learner
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Clear communication
- Active listening
- High volume phone inquiries
Timeline
Sales Manager's Assistant
Darrell Waltrip Buick GMC
08.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Lane Dentistry
07.2019 - 01.2021
Dental Assistant
Brentwood Dental
01.2018 - 06.2019
Daycare Teacher
Tots Landing
01.2016 - 01.2018
Dental Assisting
Dental Staff School Of TN
High School Diploma -
Siegel High School
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