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Kathleen Lopes

Tulare,CA

Summary

I am a patient-focused professional with successful 30-year career in dentistry. I stay calm and consistent under pressure in busy work environment. I am experienced in optimizing productivity, efficiency and quality service. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable leader and team player that blends organizational, technical and business skills. I'm excited to be part of a team that prioritizes patient care and success, and I'm committed to doing my part to help us achieve our goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Manager

Navarro Dentistry
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing patient inquiries or concerns via phone calls, text or email correspondence
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets
  • Handled front office duties on a daily basis, phones, treatment plans, insurance, payments, scheduling, posting services
  • Facilitated staff meetings to ensure effective communication and team cohesion
  • Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees
  • Served as a the communicator between doctors and staff members, facilitating communication to address concerns or issues promptly
  • Supported back office and hygiene departments to accomplish goals
  • Over saw facility maintenance, and the expansion for Special Smiles Facility
  • Handled all coordinating with IT department to ensure technology ran smoothly and data security
  • Maintained positive patient relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions

RDA/Front Office Manager

Michael Bodensteiner
07.2020 - 01.2023
  • Assisted chairside for 1.5 years, ensuring efficient dental procedures and patient comfort.
  • Performed all back office and chairside duties
  • Promoted to Office Manager in February 2022
  • Performed all front office and office manager duties
  • Dr. Bodensteiner retired and sold the practice to Dr, Navarro

RDA/Front Office Manager

Dr. Boris Shnayder
05.2013 - 06.2020

We moved back to Tulare May 2013

RDA

Dr. John Cutts
06.2008 - 05.2013

We had moved to Dinuba for my husband's family dairy business. We moved back to Tulare May 2013

RDA

Dr. Costin Marinescu
02.2007 - 06.2008

Dr. Jones retired and sold practice to Dr. Marinescu. Shortly after we moved to Dinuba.

RDA

Dr. Lawrence Jones
06.1995 - 02.2007

Dr. Jones retired and sold the practice to Dr. Marinescu

Education

High School Diploma -

Tulare Union High School
Tulare, CA

Associate of Science - General Studies

College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA

Dental Assisting Program

Reedley College
Reedley, CA

Skills

  • Patient service
  • Office management
  • Organizational skills
  • Office administration

Certification

Coronal Polishing

X-ray Certified

Timeline

Office Manager

Navarro Dentistry
01.2023 - 01.2025

RDA/Front Office Manager

Michael Bodensteiner
07.2020 - 01.2023

RDA/Front Office Manager

Dr. Boris Shnayder
05.2013 - 06.2020

RDA

Dr. John Cutts
06.2008 - 05.2013

RDA

Dr. Costin Marinescu
02.2007 - 06.2008

RDA

Dr. Lawrence Jones
06.1995 - 02.2007

High School Diploma -

Tulare Union High School

Associate of Science - General Studies

College of The Sequoias

Dental Assisting Program

Reedley College
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