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Joanna Steele

Administrative Assistant
Middletown,DE

Summary

Accomplished Dental Office Manager with a proven track record at Gentle Dental Care, enhancing patient satisfaction and staff retention through effective schedule management and resource allocation. Skilled in Office Administration and fostering teamwork, demonstrated by efficiently handling insurance claims and promoting a culture of motivational excellence. Highly-motivated with in-depth knowledge and progressive experience in the dental practice environment. Demonstrating comprehensive business acumen in all facets of clinical office operations, regulatory compliance and patient-centered, superior-quality service, with exceptional telephone skills. Effective co-leader adept at employee training and supervision, inventory oversight and database administration. Well-versed in accounts receivable functions, patient and workflow optimization and scheduling coordination for multiple doctors with extensive calendar obligations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Dental Office Manager

Gentle Dental Care
02.2017 - 08.2024
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, direct calls to staff, and schedule patients.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, create and explained treatment plans and outlined.
  • Effectively resolved patient concerns or complaints, maintaining excellent client relations and promoting ongoing customer loyalty.


Dental Office Manager

Coast Dental
10.2007 - 11.2016
  • Reduced wait times for patients through effective coordination of staff schedules and resource allocation.
  • Retention of staff and patients.
  • Maintain AR and perform follow ups.
  • Knowledge of OSHA.

Dental Office Receptionist

Delaware Periodontics
06.2004 - 09.2007
  • Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, direct calls to staff, and scheduled patients.
  • Understood dental terminology and insurance breakdowns to communicate with external stakeholders.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.

Kitchen Manager

Incredible Edible Delights
06.2000 - 06.2004
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Penn Wood High School
Lansdowne, PA
05.2001 -

Skills

Patient Care

Office meetings

Office Administration

Motivational Skills

Treatment Planning

Dental Office Management

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

Schedule Management

Appointment Coordination

Time Management

Software

Dentrix

Eagle Soft

Practice Works

Microsoft Word

Quick Books

Certification

Administrative Training at Pride Institute

Timeline

OSHA

01-2024

Dental Office Manager

Gentle Dental Care
02.2017 - 08.2024

Dental Office Manager

Coast Dental
10.2007 - 11.2016

Administrative Training at Pride Institute

01-2007

Dental Office Receptionist

Delaware Periodontics
06.2004 - 09.2007

High School Diploma -

Penn Wood High School
05.2001 -

Kitchen Manager

Incredible Edible Delights
06.2000 - 06.2004

CPR Certified

03-1995
Joanna Steele Administrative Assistant