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Kayla Hickey

Oak Forest

Summary

Compassionate dental assistant skilled in supporting dentists and hygienists to provide exceptional oral care, showcasing expertise in chairside assisting, X-ray acquisition, patient record management, treatment room preparation, charting, treatment plan development, and efficient assistance during dental procedures while maintaining sterile environments and prioritizing patient comfort and safety.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Cicero Dental
Cicero
06.2024 - 10.2024
  • Provided chair-side assistance by passing instruments and holding suction devices during procedures.
  • Cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient to ensure readiness.
  • Sterilized instruments following established guidelines and protocols for safety.
  • Captured digital X-rays including bitewing, periapical, panoramic, and occlusal types for dentist review.
  • Prepared dental instruments and equipment ahead of procedures to enhance efficiency.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival and escorted them to examination rooms for timely service.
  • Documented patient records with detailed notes on procedures performed for accuracy.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-care instructions to promote understanding.

Child Caretaker

Family Friends
Chicago
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Ensured timely pick-up of children from school to maintain routine.
  • Provided child care for two children, ages six and seven, after school.
  • Assisted with homework to promote academic development.
  • Supervised outdoor activities, including park walks and playground visits.
  • Encouraged imaginative play through interactive games and activities.
  • Monitored children's playtime to ensure safety and engagement.
  • Read stories and taught basic concepts like numbers, colors, and shapes.
  • Prepared nutritious snacks and meals while maintaining a clean environment.

Voluntary Worker

Seasons Hospice
Rosemont
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Maintained orderly lunchroom by cleaning surfaces, organizing supplies, and storing items properly.
  • Organized filing systems to enhance document retrieval efficiency.
  • Created new folders and subfolders for incoming documents.
  • Verified accuracy of folder labels prior to storage based on classification criteria.
  • Structured physical storage area for hard copy files using alphabetical and numerical order.
  • Supported various administrative tasks such as photocopying, faxing, and mailing.
  • Retrieved requested documents from storage for staff members.
  • Provided administrative support through data entry and document preparation.

Voluntary Worker

Custom Staffing Services
Chicago
06.2020 - 04.2021
  • Maintained facility cleanliness and organization to promote professionalism.
  • Facilitated recruitment by efficiently managing calls to fill job orders.
  • Greeted and signed in workers to ensure smooth check-in processes.
  • Assisted candidates with application completion to streamline hiring procedures.
  • Systematically filed applications for easy retrieval and efficient record-keeping.
  • Stuffed paychecks into envelopes for timely employee distribution.
  • Printed and distributed flyers to effectively attract potential candidates.
  • Supported dispatchers by responding to incoming calls and initiating outbound recruiting efforts.

Education

GED -

Little Village High School (World Language)
Chicago, IL
04-2023

Skills

  • Customer service support
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)
  • Chair-side assistance
  • Digital X-ray imaging
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Patient record documentation
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Health history assessment
  • Supply inventory control
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient education
  • Anxiety alleviation techniques
  • Administrative support
  • Treatment room setup
  • X-ray processing
  • Dental procedure preparation
  • Dentrix proficiency
  • Dental office administration
  • Patient data gathering
  • Instrument preparation
  • Dental staff support
  • Taking X-rays
  • Proficient in Dentrix Ascend
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Cicero Dental
06.2024 - 10.2024

Child Caretaker

Family Friends
10.2022 - 06.2024

Voluntary Worker

Seasons Hospice
06.2021 - 08.2022

Voluntary Worker

Custom Staffing Services
06.2020 - 04.2021

GED -

Little Village High School (World Language)

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