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ARLA FOSTER

Canal Fulton,OH

Summary

Dynamic Practice Leader with a proven track record at Green Family Dentistry, excelling in optimizing operations and enhancing team engagement. A self-starter skilled in scheduling and administrative support, I effectively resolved patient concerns and drove practice growth, ensuring seamless office functionality and high-quality patient care.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Practice Leader

Green Family Dentistry
10.2025 - Current

Oversee day-to-day operations of the dental practice with efficiency and excellence


Recruit with Regional Directors and HR to support staff needs, evaluations, and career growth


Lead daily morning huddles and monthly team meetings to drive alignment and engagement


Ensure provider schedules are optimized to meet production, revenue, and collection goals


Handle payroll, scheduling, and staffing to maintain smooth office operations


Resolve patient concerns with professionalism, care, and timeliness


Office Manager

Dr. Melody Dutton
09.2024 - 10.2025

Dr. Dutton retired in October 2025 my role was transferred to Practice Leader in the new corporate takeover.


-Eaglesoft software

-Vyne Dental

Office Manager

Dr. Valerie Bell
01.2022 - 08.2024

Private practice dental office.


- Open Dental Software Program

- Handled scheduling, billing, marketing, HR so the dentist could focus on care.

- Dr. Bell sold her practice and went in with another practice.


Administrative Assistant

Dr. Cristian Chirla
04.2013 - 05.2016

- Eaglesoft Software


Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency . Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment .


Managed the receptionist area, including greeting patients and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information; daily payment and end of day reconciliation for the books.


I floated to back of house sterilizing instruments and dental assisting when needed. When the manager was off duty, I stepped in and took over the role for days or months as needed.


I worked for Dr. Chirla throughout the years to fill in as needed, just not the years posted when I worked full time. I was taking care of my disabled husband and raising family at the time.


Administrative Assistant

Spring Electric Company/NAI Spring

Owner Operator

My Girlfriend's Kitchen

Inside Sales

Becker Parkin Dental Company Endo/Perio Shopper

Education

General Studies

University of Akron
Akron, OH

Expanded Functional Dental Assistant

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio, OH

Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Self-starter
  • Administrative support

Timeline

Practice Leader

Green Family Dentistry
10.2025 - Current

Office Manager

Dr. Melody Dutton
09.2024 - 10.2025

Office Manager

Dr. Valerie Bell
01.2022 - 08.2024

Administrative Assistant

Dr. Cristian Chirla
04.2013 - 05.2016

Administrative Assistant

Spring Electric Company/NAI Spring

Owner Operator

My Girlfriend's Kitchen

Inside Sales

Becker Parkin Dental Company Endo/Perio Shopper

General Studies

University of Akron

Expanded Functional Dental Assistant

Case Western Reserve University
ARLA FOSTER