Kenya Hobson
St Louis
Summary
Dental Assistant with comprehensive background in patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Skilled in assisting with routine and complex dental procedures while maintaining patient comfort. Demonstrated strengths include knowledge of dental hygiene best practices and ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently. Notable for enhancing overall oral health by providing diligent support to dentists during examinations and surgeries.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Stlouis Forensic Treatment Center
St Louis
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient intake and maintained accurate dental records.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments for procedures.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up visits efficiently.
- Managed inventory and ordered dental supplies as needed.
- Supported dentists during examinations and surgical procedures.
- Maintained a clean, organized workspace to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team members to enhance patient care experience.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stlouis Forensic Treatment Center
St Louis
05.2018 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient care activities and maintained accurate medical records.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Receptionist
Stlouis Forensic Treatment Center
St Louis
05.2020 - 02.2025
- Greeted and assisted visitors, ensuring a welcoming environment.
- Managed incoming calls, directing inquiries to appropriate staff.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained calendars for team members.
- Maintained office supplies inventory, placing orders as needed.
- Processed patient admissions and maintained accurate records.
- Supported administrative tasks, including filing and data entry activities.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
- Updated and recorded customer or client information to maintain accounts.
- Assisted in maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately prior to submitting them for processing.
- Coordinated with vendors for repairs and maintenance of office equipment.
- Utilized office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines, ensuring they were in good working order.
Psychiatric Technician
Stlouis forensic treatment center
St Louis
02.2015 - 04.2018
- Assisted in daily care and support for patients with mental health disorders.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Implemented treatment plans under the guidance of licensed professionals.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment in accordance with facility policies.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
Education
Dental Assistant
Accelerated Academy
St Louis, MO 03.2025 - 07.2025
Skills
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Treatment coordination
- Record management
- Treatment room setup
- Office administration duties
- Equipment sterilization
- Infection control procedures
- Patient scheduling
- Sterilization techniques
- Exam room setups
- Oral X-rays
- Chair-side support
- Procedure support
- Restorative procedures
- Stress management techniques
- Surgical setup
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Stlouis Forensic Treatment Center
05.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Accelerated Academy
03.2025 - 07.2025
Receptionist
Stlouis Forensic Treatment Center
05.2020 - 02.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stlouis Forensic Treatment Center
05.2018 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
Stlouis forensic treatment center
02.2015 - 04.2018