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Elijah Tavares

Elijah Tavares

San Leandro,CA

Summary

Experienced professional with background in dental practice management. Offers expertise in sterilization procedures, infection control and oral health care.


Hardworking Daycare Assistant diligent in keeping children safe and secure while promoting learning and meeting basic needs of care. Excellent people and problem-solving abilities with diligent and focused nature. Child-focused with certification in Infant/adult CPR and First Aid. Promotes learning at every age level.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Office Assistant

Laurie E. Shepherd, D.D.S.
02.2022 - Current
  • Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 16 procedures daily.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.

Daycare Assistant

Rosa's Home Daycare
03.2020 - 08.2023
  • Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
  • Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
  • Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
  • Offered tutoring and mentoring to school-aged children in need of additional support.
  • Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
  • Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
  • Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
  • Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma -

San Leandro High School
San Leandro, CA
06.2023

High School Diploma -

San Leandro Academy For Multimedia
San Leandro, CA
06.2023

Skills

  • Infection Control Proficiency
  • Dentrix Proficiency
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Insurance Billing
  • Dental Office Administration
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Electronic Charting
  • Payment Collection
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • OSHA Standards and Codes

Certification

  • Infection Control
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Sexual Harassment
  • CPR Certified

Timeline

Dental Office Assistant

Laurie E. Shepherd, D.D.S.
02.2022 - Current

Daycare Assistant

Rosa's Home Daycare
03.2020 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

San Leandro High School

High School Diploma -

San Leandro Academy For Multimedia

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