Megan Morales
Eastaboga,AL
Summary
Organized and efficient Dental Office Assistant known for productivity in task completion. Specialize in patient communication, appointment scheduling, and office management software. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth office operations and positive patient experiences. Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography, and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Coordinator, Dental Assistant
Children and Teen Dental
Oxford, Al, AL
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling for dental services.
- Communicated with families to provide information about treatment options.
- Assisted dental team in preparing for patient examinations and procedures.
- Assisted in creating a positive environment for patients, family members, and staff by providing excellent customer service.
- Established strong work network by building professional relationships with physicians and fellow employees.
Dental Office Assistant, Dental Assistant
Wallace Price
Anniston, AL
04.2021 - 04.2025
- Managed front office customer service, appointment management, billing and administration tasks to streamline workflow.
- Conducted daily opening and closing duties such as balancing cash drawer, counting inventory items.
- Coordinated execution and improvement of daily dental office practices.
- Accurately input procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software to generate up-to-date invoices.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Assisted dentist with a variety of dental treatments, including cleanings, fillings, extractions and root canals.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Associate of Science - Sociology
Gasden State
Gadsden, AL05-2012
Skills
- Patient management
- Appointment scheduling
- Billing procedures
- Infection control
- Dental software
- Data entry
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Treatment assistance
- Claims processing
- Patient scheduling
- X-ray processing
- Cross-training
Certification
- CPR
- Infectious control
Timeline
Patient Care Coordinator, Dental Assistant
Children and Teen Dental
04.2025 - Current
Dental Office Assistant, Dental Assistant
Wallace Price
04.2021 - 04.2025
Associate of Science - Sociology
Gasden State