Summary
Work History
Education
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Ahren Oplinger

Mount Pleasant,MI

Summary

Dynamic dental professional with extensive experience at MCDC, excelling in patient management and insurance verification. Proven ability to enhance office efficiency and patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in electronic charting and cross-training, fostering a collaborative environment while ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Work History

Dental Assistant

MCDC
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
  • Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous front desk support.
  • Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations while managing sensitive patient information during the verification process.
  • Assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments.
  • Updated patient records with accurate, current insurance policy information.
  • Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
  • Complied with HIPAA guidelines and regulations for confidential patient data.
  • Improved communication between medical staff and patients by explaining insurance benefits and financial responsibilities.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and procedures.

Front Desk Receptionist

James J Haines Dentistry
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
  • Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
  • Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow.
  • Scheduled appointments accurately using reservation software, reducing conflicts or doublebookings.
  • Handled sensitive customer information with confidentiality, adhering to company privacy guidelines.
  • Developed strong working relationships with team members, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.

Front Desk Receptionist

MCDC
  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
  • Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
  • Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Developed strong working relationships with team members, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
  • Completed all tasks in compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.

Dental Assistant

James J Haines Dentistry
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Office Assistant

James J Haines Dentistry
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
  • Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
  • Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
  • Achieved high levels of accuracy in data entry tasks while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Assisted in financial tasks such as invoicing, expense tracking, and budget preparation to ensure accuracy.
  • Strengthened office organization by implementing new filing systems and digital record-keeping practices.
  • Supported executive staff with well-prepared reports, presentations, and meeting materials.

Education

Diploma -

Chippewa Hills High School
Remus, MI
05.2020

Skills

  • Dental procedures
  • Patient management
  • Insurance verification
  • Customer service
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Data entry
  • Financial tracking
  • Document preparation
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem resolution
  • Dental radiography
  • Professionalism and etiquette
  • Patient scheduling
  • Cross-training capabilities
  • Patient relations
  • Patient education
  • Electronic charting
  • Patient services
  • Office administration duties
  • Knowledgeable in software
  • Patient care coordination

Timeline

Dental Assistant

MCDC

Front Desk Receptionist

James J Haines Dentistry

Front Desk Receptionist

MCDC

Dental Assistant

James J Haines Dentistry

Office Assistant

James J Haines Dentistry

Diploma -

Chippewa Hills High School
Ahren Oplinger