Well-rounded receptionist possessing over 10 years of excellent clerical and team support abilities. Skilled in scheduling meetings and appointments and organizing office operations. Punctual professional committed to satisfying customer needs and meeting office demands.
Created and presented patients with treatment plans
Verified patient's eligibility for benefits under various insurance plans, posted insurance payments, and traced insurance checks.
Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions , provided them with necessary paperwork.
Ensured that all HIPAA regulations were followed while handling confidential patient information.
Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans, medical histories, and financial transactions.
Paid office bills and necessary invoices
Submitted Pre-Treatment Authorizations and TAR's
Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Chang Family Dentistry
Merced, CA
08.2015 - 03.2018
Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and confirmed patient visits.
Verified patient's eligibility for benefits under various insurance plans.
Verified, updated and entered patient information into system.
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.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Dental Assistant
Merced Family Dental Care
Merced, CA
12.2009 - 07.2013
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.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
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.
Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Education
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Kaplan College - Stockton
Salida, CA
12-2009
High School Diploma -
Merced Adult School
Merced, CA
06-2006
Skills
Bilingual
CPR Certified
Strong communicator
Positive and encouraging
Ability to work directly with children and youth in an environment
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