Chloe Sanders
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Enthusiastic and detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic, organizational skills, and interpersonal abilities, seeking to contribute to team success in the biotechnology and medical industry. Eager to utilize current background in laboratory testing while striving to excel on the path to becoming a dentist. Committed to improving overall oral health and making a positive impact in the field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Central City Family Dentistry
02.2024 - Current
- Clean and sanitize dental tools and equipment, straighten treatment rooms, and restock supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Explain treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Create dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Manage inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Perform x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepare patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Maintain a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitize trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provide chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepare and arrange instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assist dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Type patient data into computer system using EagleSoft while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Improve practice workflow by efficiently setting up and breaking down dental operatories before and after each procedure.
- Assist in marketing efforts to attract new patients, showcasing the practice''s commitment to top-notch oral health care services.
- Promote overall oral health by educating patients on best practices in preventive care, such as proper brushing techniques and flossing habits.
Billing Specialist
Acadian Ambulance Client Services
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Calls with insurance providers.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Faxed medical records.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Supervised under Medicare HMO department.
- Assisted in other areas of office such as: Medicaid, ATAC, etc., AR 2000 functions.
- Worked with multiple departments to check proper billing information.
- Assisted colleagues in resolving complex billing issues, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing within the department.
- Maintained detailed records of each account''s payment history, providing easy access to information for audit and analysis purposes.
- Optimized workflow processes for increased productivity within the Billing Department, enabling staff members to focus on more strategic tasks.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on changes in billing rules and guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of customer payments.
Certified Assessor
Lafayette Parish Assessor’s Office
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Data entries.
- Organize Files, CAMA
- Managed workload effectively by prioritizing tasks according to deadlines while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of the assessment process.
Summer Assistant Secretary Position
L.B. Landry High School
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Registered new students to attend school for the upcoming school year.
- Answered calls at the front desk.
- Filed student documents.
- Distributed laptops to students to partake in virtual learning during pandemic.
Paid Intern/Administrative Assistant/ Receptionist
Our Lady of Wisdom Nursing Home
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Answered telephone calls at the front desk and escorted visitors to their desired destinations, Assisted residents around the facility/ attended to their everyday needs, Assisted nurses in organizing vital sheets for patient residents
Nursery Teacher
United Methodist Church of Algiers
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Assisted children with crafting activities, Read and interpreted bible lessons and an intricate way to children, Cared for toddlers
Concessional Manger
Jazz Festival Strawberry Lemonade Booth
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Instructed a crew of 8 line members when lemonade was to be made, Served over 200,000 customers over a span of 2 festival weekends, Ran the cash register and served the customer their lemonade
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Medical and Allied Health Sciences
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette12.2023
Diploma -
St. Mary’s Dominican High School
New Orleans, LA05.2019
Skills
- Excellent Communicator
- Dedicated Student
- Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Leadership Qualities
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Community Engagement
- Client relations strength
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Self Motivation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Analytical Thinking
- Entergy Certification
- Certified in CPR
- Experience with AR 2000
- Prompt worker
- Always complete task within timely manner
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Positive Attitude
- Organized and Efficient
- Interpersonal Skills
Shadowing Hours
Central City Family Dentistry - Dr. Rachel Potter-Spears, DDS
2029 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70113
- 2,921+ hours
Comprehensive Dental Centre – Dr. Niobe Joseph, DDS
250 Ochsner Blvd #102 Gretna, LA
- 16 hours
Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry – Dr. Gouri, DDS
1512 Camelia Blvd Lafayette, LA 70508
- 10 hours
Awards/ Achievements
Dean’s list at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- Fall 2020
- Spring 2019
- Fall 2019
St. Mary's Dominican High School Honor Society Member
- August 2017- May 2019
Extracurricular Activities
St. Mary’s Dominican Track Team
- January 2016- May 2018
St. Mary's Dominican Yearbook Club
- August 2015- May 2018
St. Mary's Dominican Intramural Club Member
- September 2016-May 2018
Hobbies and Interests
- Clothing stylist
- Interior design work
Volunteer Work/ Community Service
All-in-Nola Back to School Drive
Hyatt Regency New Orleans, LA
July 13, 2024
- Served dental kits to kids returning to school, as well as adult dental kits containing with a toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss.
- Provided information about dental practice to guests as well as by attaching business cards inside of dental kits.
- Took information through potential new patients using a Googleform to further schedule dental visits for 6 month cleanings/ check-ups, and further visits as needed.
The Big Event - University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Day of Service
United Way of Acadiana
April 2023
- As a student of University of Louisiana at Lafayette, I was given the opportunity to volunteer in their community in my own way along with my fellow members of the National Leadership and Success Society
- Through a variety of service projects, students gain a sense of citizenship and social responsibility, while promoting a Ragin' Cajun spirit.
- Tore down old wallpaper, painted and remodeled conference Room at United Way of Acadiana.
United Methodist Church Food Drive
Volunteer
New Orleans, LA
March 2018 - Current
- Pack and Box meals for over 1,000 families, Transported boxes to the truck to be sent off to families in need of food
- Support engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Use strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
NOMTOC Bike give-away
New Orleans, LA
Volunteer
June 2017-present
● Distribute over 50 bikes to less fortunate students in the Algiers area of New Orleans.
● Distribute meals to less fortunate families and communicated my care to them.
● Hand out extra school supplies to students in need of help
Affiliations/ Honors
University of Louisiana at Lafayette National Leadership and Success Society
Executive Board Publicity Chair
- 2021-Current
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- 2019 - 2021
Projects
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Research Project
Fall 2023
Student Assistant: Local adaptation of wetland plants across Louisiana habitat gradients
Primary Investigator: Dr. Robyn Zerebecki
- Reared two species of Louisiana Wetland Plants (S. alterniflora, H. umbellata) in common garden conditions to test for local adaptation.
- Measured stem density, stem height, above and belowground biomass.
- Analyzed and plotted signals at local adaptations in R.
- Presented Results in short class manuscript.
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Central City Family Dentistry
02.2024 - Current
Billing Specialist
Acadian Ambulance Client Services
08.2022 - 12.2023
Certified Assessor
Lafayette Parish Assessor’s Office
03.2021 - 01.2022
Summer Assistant Secretary Position
L.B. Landry High School
06.2020 - 08.2020
Paid Intern/Administrative Assistant/ Receptionist
Our Lady of Wisdom Nursing Home
05.2019 - 08.2019
Nursery Teacher
United Methodist Church of Algiers
05.2016 - 06.2019
Concessional Manger
Jazz Festival Strawberry Lemonade Booth
04.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Medical and Allied Health Sciences
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Diploma -
St. Mary’s Dominican High School
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