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AdministrativeAssistant

Patricia Ste.Marie

Freedom,NH

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Dental Assistant at St. Johnsbury Dental Associates, skilled in dental radiography and equipment sterilization. Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous preparation, contributing to a reputation for excellence. Proven ability to improve scheduling efficiency, resulting in reduced appointment cancellations and increased patient retention.

Experienced administrative professional prepared for this role with strong background in office management, scheduling, and communication. Skilled in handling multiple tasks efficiently, ensuring smooth operations, and supporting executive teams. Team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs drive consistent achievement of organizational goals. Known for reliability and fostering positive work environment.

Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.

Cashier, collecting payments on day of service

Responsible for balancing financial transactions at the end of each day.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

St. Johnsbury Dental Associates
09.2011 - 06.2022
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Responded promptly to client inquiries, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
  • Addressed IT issues by coordinating with tech support, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
  • Monitored office supplies inventory, ensuring availability of essential items without overstocking.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.

Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.

Dental Assistant

St. Johnsbury Dental Associates
09.2001 - 09.2011
  • Maintained health protocols through diligent cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing of dental tools.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
  • Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
  • Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
  • Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
  • Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
  • Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
  • Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
  • Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
  • Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
  • Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.

Owner/Operator Childcare

Pats Childcare
09.1988 - 08.2001

Owned and operated Childcare/preschool for 6 children under 5

  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Insurance Agent

Reynolds Insurance Agency
06.1977 - 09.1988
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Responded promptly to client inquiries, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
  • Addressed IT issues by coordinating with tech support, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
  • Monitored office supplies inventory, ensuring availability of essential items without overstocking.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Lyndon Institute
Lyndon Center, Vt
06.1977

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental radiography
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • Sterilization techniques
  • X-ray processing

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

St. Johnsbury Dental Associates
09.2011 - 06.2022

Dental Assistant

St. Johnsbury Dental Associates
09.2001 - 09.2011

Owner/Operator Childcare

Pats Childcare
09.1988 - 08.2001

Insurance Agent

Reynolds Insurance Agency
06.1977 - 09.1988

High School Diploma - General Studies

Lyndon Institute
Patricia Ste.Marie