Monica Marmoleo
Arleta ,United States
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level medical billing position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant/Dental Receptionist
Couture Smiles Dental Group
Woodland, CA
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Took customer payments and billed insurance companies for remaining balance.
- Arranged documents for insurance claims.
- Performed insurance verification, pre-certification and pre-authorization.
- Submitted claims to insurance companies.
- Collected, posted and managed patient account payments.
Dental Assistant, Chairside
Dr. Davari D.D.S
Glendale, CA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Dental Assistant/Dental Insurance Biller
Air Dental
Burbank, CA
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Performed insurance verification, pre-certification and pre-authorization.
- Submitted claims to insurance companies.
- Collected, posted and managed patient account payments.
- Managed all payments processing, invoicing and collections tasks.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
Education
Dental Assistant -
UEI COLLEGE
Encino, CA01.2017
Skills
- Taking X-Rays
- Treatment Room Setup
- Medical Charting
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Records Gathering
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Statement Distribution
Timeline
Dental Assistant/Dental Receptionist
Couture Smiles Dental Group
06.2022 - 05.2023
Dental Assistant, Chairside
Dr. Davari D.D.S
01.2019 - 01.2020
Dental Assistant/Dental Insurance Biller
Air Dental
10.2017 - 12.2018
Dental Assistant -
UEI COLLEGE