Celina Perez
Fountain,CO
Summary
Results-driven dental practice manager with over 8 years in the dental field, including over 3 years of progressive leadership experience in a fast-paced emergency dental environment. Proven ability to lead teams under pressure, oversee daily operations, and deliver high-quality patient care. Strong background in staff management, scheduling, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practice Manager
Emergency Dental Colorado Springs
04.2024 - Current
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring consistent achievement of performance targets including per capita revenue, payroll budget, supply budget, and patient satisfaction.
- Ensuring patients understand their treatment plan and options, explaining cost, insurance coverage and financial options.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff.
- Manage budgets, control cost, and analyze financial reports to ensure profitability.
- Implement strategies to obtain Google reviews from at least 50% of new patients, increasing office visibility and online reputation.
- Ensure compliance with dental regulations, safety protocols, and company policy.
Assistant Manager
Emergency Dental Colorado Springs
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Supported daily practice operations and assisted with staff supervision.
- Managed front office workflow, inventory, and patient coordination.
- Served as lead support during high-volume emergency cases.
- Acted as liaison between providers, staff, and patients
- Assisted with procedures such as root canals, extractions, restorations, and implant placement.
Dental Assistant
Lopez Steven DDS
2021 - 2022
- Assisted with procedures such as fillings, crowns, bridges, veneers, root canals and dentures.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Soldier
U.S. Army
10.2013 - Current
Education
Some College -
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CODental Assistant Certificate -
Pima Medical Institute
Colorado Springs, CO12-2017
High School Diploma -
Picayune Memorial High School
Picayune, MS01-2013
Skills
- Team leadership and development
- Budget & KPI management
- Patient Experience & retention
- Clinical compliance & safety
- Scheduling optimization
- Google review generation strategy
- Staff training and coaching
Certification
*CPR, HIPPA, OSHA, STERICYCLE all up to date.
Timeline
Practice Manager
Emergency Dental Colorado Springs
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Emergency Dental Colorado Springs
10.2022 - 04.2024
Soldier
U.S. Army
10.2013 - Current
Dental Assistant
Lopez Steven DDS
2021 - 2022
Some College -
Pueblo Community College
Dental Assistant Certificate -
Pima Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Picayune Memorial High School