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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Kenya Gardner

Sage Dental
Conyers ,GA
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience

Customer Service Professional Working professional with over 25 years of experience in providing quality customer service to private businesses; seeking a career opportunity that offers an immediate challenge, career opportunity, and future advancement.

Work History

Orthodontic Patient Care Advocate

1 Year 5 Months
Sage Dental | 02.2025 - 07.2026

•Advocated for patients throughout the orthodontic treatment process

•Presented treatment plans and financial options

•Verified insurance benefits and coordinated patient scheduling

•Collected payments and maintained patient accounts

•Maintained electronic records and collaborated with orthodontic teams

•Trained and onboarded new employees on office procedures and workflows

Office Manager/Treatment Coordinator

4 Years 10 Months
Orthodontic Care of Georgia (Cedar Dental) | 01.2020 - 11.2024

•Advocated for patients throughout the orthodontic treatment process

•Presented treatment plans and financial options

•Verified insurance benefits and coordinated patient scheduling

•Collected payments and maintained patient accounts

•Maintained electronic records and collaborated with orthodontic teams

•Trained and onboarded new employees on office procedures and workflows

Customer Service Representative

7 Years 11 Months
Envision Payment Solutions | 01.2013 - 12.2020

•Advocated for patients throughout the orthodontic treatment process

•Presented treatment plans and financial options

•Verified insurance benefits and coordinated patient scheduling

•Collected payments and maintained patient accounts

•Maintained electronic records and collaborated with orthodontic teams

•Trained and onboarded new employees on office procedures and workflows

Receptionist

1 Year 11 Months
The Sandberg Law Firm | 01.2011 - 12.2012

•Advocated for patients throughout the orthodontic treatment process

•Presented treatment plans and financial options

•Verified insurance benefits and coordinated patient scheduling

•Collected payments and maintained patient accounts

•Maintained electronic records and collaborated with orthodontic teams

•Trained and onboarded new employees on office procedures and workflows

Assistant Manager

5 Years 11 Months
Barneys Pharmacy | 01.2005 - 12.2010

•Advocated for patients throughout the orthodontic treatment process

•Presented treatment plans and financial options

•Verified insurance benefits and coordinated patient scheduling

•Collected payments and maintained patient accounts

•Maintained electronic records and collaborated with orthodontic teams

•Trained and onboarded new employees on office procedures and workflows

Education

Associates Degree

Augusta State University | Augusta, GA | 01-2004

Diploma

Burke County High School | Waynesboro, GA | 01-1995

Skills

Microsoft Word
Outlook
Excel
PowerPoint
Dolphin
Dentrix
Softdent
Insurance Verification
Dental Receptionist
Office Management
Handles incoming calls or inquiries from prospective customers/clients
Assists customers effectively by solving customer disputes; provides additional information or explains services
Tactfully handles confrontational or stressful interactions with the public
Creates and maintains service reports and customer information files
Handles confidential financial and personal information appropriately
Proven ability to multi-task; strong problem-solving skills
Detail oriented and works with high degree of efficiency
Proven ability to lead; works well independently and as part of a team

Certification

Pharmacy Technician License

Timeline

Orthodontic Patient Care Advocate

Sage Dental
02.2025 - 07.2026Read More

Office Manager/Treatment Coordinator

Orthodontic Care of Georgia (Cedar Dental)
01.2020 - 11.2024Read More

Customer Service Representative

Envision Payment Solutions
01.2013 - 12.2020Read More

Receptionist

The Sandberg Law Firm
01.2011 - 12.2012Read More

Assistant Manager

Barneys Pharmacy
01.2005 - 12.2010Read More

Burke County High School

Diploma
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Augusta State University

Associates Degree
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Kenya Gardner