Professional with high standards and results-driven approach. Skilled in team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable. Proficiencies include administrative management, scheduling, processing payroll, and staff coordination. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Lil' Teeth by Oloph
03.2018 - Current
Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
Assessed processes and procedures, complying with OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
Created and managed electronic patient records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to insurance, billing, and accounts receivable.
Coordinated regular staff meetings to address challenges, discuss solutions, and share best practices within the team.
Developed close working relationships with front office and back office staff.
Completed bi-weekly payroll for employees.
Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
Facilitated positive work environment, addressing employee concerns promptly and fostering culture of mutual respect.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Performed preventative maintenance tasks to extend the life of equipment and reduce the need for costly repairs in the future.
Minimized downtime due to equipment malfunctions with proactive maintenance checks and swift repairs as needed.
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.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant
Premier Community Health Care
10.2017 - 03.2018
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Lead Dental Assistant
Florida Department of Health in Hernando County
09.2000 - 09.2017
Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Education
No Degree - Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
Great Lakes, IL
Certificate - Expanded Function Dental Assistant With Radiology
Academy For Dental Assistants. Inc.
Bayonet Pt. Florida
Skills
Customer service
Office management
Organizational skills
Office administration
Payroll processing
Human resources
Conflict management
Staff hiring
Computer skills
Timeline
Office Manager
Lil' Teeth by Oloph
03.2018 - Current
Dental Assistant
Premier Community Health Care
10.2017 - 03.2018
Lead Dental Assistant
Florida Department of Health in Hernando County
09.2000 - 09.2017
No Degree - Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
Certificate - Expanded Function Dental Assistant With Radiology