CHAE HO KIM
Diamond Bar
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Smilee Dental
Buena Park, United States
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Handled administrative tasks such as following up with insurance claims from Medi-Cal, returning notice of authorizations, and addressing repair needs to support office operations efficiently.
- Optimized inventory management by maintaining accurate records of supplies and equipment usage, minimizing waste, and ordering necessary materials in a timely manner.
- Prepared and arranged instruments and required materials for dental procedures.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentist's evaluations.
Dental Assistant
E Sarang Dentistry
Buena Park, United States
02.2019 - 04.2022
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
Dental Shadowing
Care Family Dental
Rialto, United States
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Server
Yushoken
Irvine, United States
12.2016 - 09.2017
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Maximized table turnover rate by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
Server/Caterer
UCI University Club
Irvine, United States
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Education
DDS - Dentistry
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
Los Angeles, CA06-2029
Post-Baccalaureate - Public Health
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA02-2024
Master of Science - Community Oral Health
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
Los Angeles, United States06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA09-2017
Skills
- Korean and English - speak, read and write fluently
- Proficient in Dental Software - EasyDental and Henry Schein Dentrix
- Team Collaboration Abilities
- Dental Office Administration
- Dental Radiography
- Dental impressions
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Smilee Dental
04.2023 - 05.2025
Dental Assistant
E Sarang Dentistry
02.2019 - 04.2022
Dental Shadowing
Care Family Dental
10.2017 - 01.2019
Server
Yushoken
12.2016 - 09.2017
Server/Caterer
UCI University Club
08.2015 - 12.2016
Post-Baccalaureate - Public Health
Mt San Antonio College
Master of Science - Community Oral Health
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
University of California, Irvine
DDS - Dentistry
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry