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Kaneisha Shields

Clinton,MS

Summary

Cheerful Dental Receptionist committed to ensuring each patient feels welcomed and comfortable upon walking through the door. Gifted at keeping patient files organized and updated. Enthusiastic and motivated individual passionate about customer service. Team player works well both independently and within team settings to achieve goals. Skilled communicator and problem solver committed to creating positive customer experiences.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Service Associate

Home Depot
06.2014 - Current
  • Exhibited exceptional customer service at all times, including addressing customer inquiries and ensuring resolution.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by addressing issues and fostering timely resolution.
  • Processed accurate and efficient sales and return transactions to facilitate customer satisfaction.
  • Managed customer relations and customer service through daily communication and interaction.

Remote Dental Receptionist

Shore Children's Dental Clinic
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Scheduled, rescheduled, and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
  • Provided excellent customer service to create positive experiences and build patient trust.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
  • Understood dental terminology and insurance breakdowns to communicate with external stakeholders.

Dental Receptionist

Aspen Dental
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Scheduled, rescheduled, and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
  • Provided excellent customer service to create positive experiences and build patient trust.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.

Dental Receptionist

Mississippi Smiles
05.2018 - 10.2018
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times according to company policy.
  • Maintained and managed patient records in compliance with security regulations.
  • Scheduled, rescheduled and handled cancelled appointments for patients.
  • Confirmed patient insurance benefits and checked claim statuses.
  • Regularly attended dental society and treatment team meetings and in-service trainings to continuously learn about best practices.

Dental Assistant

Ridgewood Smiles
01.2018 - 03.2018
  • Took dental radiographs, following strict patient protection rules.
  • Inputted patient data into the computer system using Eagle Soft while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened up the room and restocked supplies after each patient was treated. 
  • Gathered patient data, including health histories and records from prior visits for the dentist to view. 
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids and mixing materials for casts or impressions.

Education

Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental Assistant

Delta Technical College
Ridgeland, MS
2018

High School Diploma - undefined

Martha Christan Academy
Minter City
2011

Skills

  • Customer expectations management
  • Claims investigation and research
  • Quick learner
  • Creative problem solver
  • Positive and friendly
  • Dental materials knowledge
  • Dental office administration
  • American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA)
  • Dental prophylaxis
  • Dentrix Practice Management Software
  • Digital radiographs
  • Eaglesoft
  • Refund Processing
  • Google Sheets
  • Refunds and Exchanges
  • Customer Retention Strategies

Certification

  • Registered Dental Assistant in State of Mississippi
  • Certified Dental Assistant
  • CPR certified
  • Certified in Infection Control
  • ADA Member
  • MS Radiology Permit 

Timeline

Remote Dental Receptionist

Shore Children's Dental Clinic
05.2022 - 01.2023

Dental Receptionist

Aspen Dental
01.2021 - 05.2022

Dental Receptionist

Mississippi Smiles
05.2018 - 10.2018

Dental Assistant

Ridgewood Smiles
01.2018 - 03.2018

Customer Service Associate

Home Depot
06.2014 - Current

Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental Assistant

Delta Technical College

High School Diploma - undefined

Martha Christan Academy
Kaneisha Shields