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Dawn Horton

Cibolo,TX

Summary

Results-driven Dental Regional Manager specializing in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational efficiency. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to optimize performance across multiple dental practices. Committed to fostering professional development within teams to achieve organizational objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Practice Manager

Heartland Dental
San Antonio, TX
09.2022 - 10.2024

I also was on the facilitator team for BA/PMO training for one year.

  • Crafted, executed, and oversaw operational policies
  • Observed financial performance, identifying patterns in income and costs
  • Developed effective marketing campaigns designed to increase patient visits throughout the region.
  • Analyzed current practices and identified areas for improvement to ensure efficient operations.
  • Collaborated with other departments on initiatives to improve customer service levels
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly by utilizing problem-solving skills.
  • Coordinated execution and improvement of daily dental office practices.
  • Hired, trained and monitored new office employees and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Maintained and evaluated clinic budgets, general ledger and billing systems.
  • Provided leadership and oversight to a large team of dental professionals

Dental Practice Manager

DOCS Health
San Antonio, TX
08.2016 - 09.2020
  • Provided leadership and oversight to a large team of dental professionals.
  • Developed, implemented, and monitored operational policies and procedures for the region.
  • Created training programs for new hires in order to ensure successful integration into the organization.
  • Coordinated regional meetings with staff members to discuss new strategies and objectives.
  • Conducted regular audits of all offices within the region to assess compliance with established standards.
  • Responded to patient queries and concerns to resolve issues in accordance with company policies and procedures, healthcare regulations and dental board standards.
  • Managed operations for dental practice, facilitating excellent patient support services, direction, and guidance.
  • Implemented staff scheduling procedures to provide full coverage, supporting organizational needs.
  • Implemented proactive measures to safeguard health and well-being of communities, utilizing good oral health and PPE.
  • Coordinated execution and improvement of daily dental office practices.
  • Developed promotional programs to attract new patients.
  • Organized supply purchases, equipment upgrades and operating expenses.
  • Maintained and evaluated clinic budgets, general ledger and billing systems.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
  • Oversaw operations at six regional offices

FRSA

Department Of Defence
San Antonio, TX
12.2015 - 07.2016
  • Worked alongside colleagues to reach project targets within set timeframes
  • Completed advanced training modules for skill enhancement
  • Provided excellent service and attention to family members when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Facilitated team collaboration through consistent guidance
  • Enhanced family satisfaction through innovative problem-solving.
  • Leveraged multiple software to enhance workflow efficiency
  • Praised by leadership for outstanding customer support
  • Introduced functional solutions that delivered financial savings
  • Initiated discussions with families utilizing strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Department Supervisor of Oral Surgery

Baylor Scott & White Temple
Temple, TX
06.2009 - 04.2015
  • Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization and provided excellent customer service.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
  • Managed team of fifty employees, delegated tasks and held each employee accountable for completing assignments.
  • Ran Jcaho team for my department, set on board for fixing any issues in department.
  • Passed Jcaho with 98% when over oral surgery department.
  • Oral Surgeon, Dentist, Hygienist, Prosthodontist, Cleft Lip Baby's, Cancer Board Round Table and Sleep Study. Different Departments I managed under my title.
  • Assigned tasks and established work schedules to staff to cover operational needs.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
  • Maintained patient data with required regulatory chart documents, personal information and treatment consultation documentation.
  • Managed office within budget guidelines for clerical and auxiliary supply purchases, equipment upgrades and labor costs.
  • Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
  • Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
  • Initiated timely project management within budget constraints for multi-faceted problems concerning executive leaders.

Education

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

WGU
Online
12.2024

Dental Assistant - Dental Asisstant

TSTC
Waco
05.1998

Skills

  • Customer Trend Analysis
  • Profitability Analysis
  • Networking Events
  • Meticulous Attention
  • Team Leadership
  • Effective Leadership Abilities
  • Financial Oversight for Capital Expenses
  • Business Development Strategy
  • Strategic Planning
  • HR Management Expertise
  • P&L Management Expertise
  • Results-Driven Marketing Leadership
  • Brand Development
  • SAP
  • Practice by Numbers

Timeline

Practice Manager

Heartland Dental
09.2022 - 10.2024

Dental Practice Manager

DOCS Health
08.2016 - 09.2020

FRSA

Department Of Defence
12.2015 - 07.2016

Department Supervisor of Oral Surgery

Baylor Scott & White Temple
06.2009 - 04.2015

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

WGU

Dental Assistant - Dental Asisstant

TSTC
Dawn Horton