Skilled surgical assistant offering more than 16 years of experience and well versed in dental surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Surgical Assistant
Elite Oral and Facial Surgery
05.2021 - Current
Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following surgical protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
Expedited turnaround time between surgeries by efficiently preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
Coordinated with other dental professionals to ensure seamless transfer of patients from pre-op areas to restorative .
Served as a mentor for new surgical assistants, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster growth within the team.
Increased surgical efficiency by effectively managing surgical instruments, anticipating surgeon needs, and reducing procedure times.
Streamlined operating room processes by managing equipment inventory, sterilization procedures, and supply restocking.
Promoted positive working relationships within the surgical team by exhibiting strong communication skills and mutual respect.
Collaborated with the surgical team to develop effective patient positioning strategies for improved outcomes.
Front Desk Supervisor/Dental Assistant
Barry Rosenthal,DDS
02.2008 - Current
Liaison between doctors, hygienists and patients regarding diagnosis, education and treatment plan
Assisting patients with insurance eligibility, Explanation Of Benefits, pretreatment coordination and scheduling appointments
High call and patient contact
Strong professional commitment to patient satisfaction
Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures
Dentrix dental software
Front Desk Representative
Crawford Orthodontic Care
01.2007 - 01.2008
Scheduling appointments, checking patients in and out, collecting all current and past due balances, verification of HMO insurance plans, pretreatment coordination, high call volume and patient contact
Excellent patient relations
Easy Dental Software.
Administrative Assistant
Pioneer Marketing Research
06.2006 - 10.2006
Responsibilities include all clerical work, filing, handling of mail including FedEx and UPS, typing of documents and heavy phone contact.
CVS Pharmacy
07.2004 - 08.2005
General pharmacy duties to include typing of prescriptions, filling prescriptions and filing prescriptions, cashier, PSA in pharmacy and other duties as assigned.
Education
Lindsey Hopkins Institute
Miami, FL
Concorde Career Institute
Miramar, FL
11.2008
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Word
Excel
Outlook
Dentrix
Easy Dental
Bilingual (Spanish)
Self-Motivated/Goal Oriented
Multitasker
Honest/Trustworthy
Strong Work Ethic
Highly Organized
References
References upon request
Certification
DAANCE, CPR Certified and Instructor
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Patient care and Scheduling Coordinator at Central Virginia Oral and Facial SurgeryPatient care and Scheduling Coordinator at Central Virginia Oral and Facial Surgery