Rosa Sauers
Hillsborough,NJ
Summary
Proven Certified Dental Assistant with expertise in Dental Radiography and a knack for enhancing patient management, demonstrated across roles including at Dr. Stephen Sim's practice. Excelled in reducing dentists' workloads, boosting patient retention, and streamlining insurance processes, all while fostering positive patient-staff relationships and adhering to OSHA compliance. Experienced with patient care and dental procedures, ensuring smooth and efficient dental operations. Utilizes strong organizational skills to maintain accurate dental records and patient histories. Knowledge of infection control standards and dental software, ensuring high standards of practice and patient safety.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant
Dr. Stephen Sim
Princeton, NJ
01.2018 - Current
- Reduced dentist''s workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
- Utilized advanced dental equipment proficiently, including intraoral cameras and digital radiography tools, to support comprehensive patient assessments.
- Promoted a positive environment for patients and staff through effective communication and teamwork.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Improved patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and addressing concerns.
- Maintained professional development through ongoing continuing education courses in dental assisting techniques.
Certified Dental Assistant
Dr.Bhumika Patel
Rocky Hill, NJ
04.2016 - Current
- Reduced dentist''s workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
- Utilized advanced dental equipment proficiently, including intraoral cameras and digital radiography tools, to support comprehensive patient assessments.
- Promoted a positive environment for patients and staff through effective communication and teamwork.
- Increased patient retention by developing strong relationships and providing personalized care.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
- Expedited insurance claim processing by accurately completing required documentation in a timely manner.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Certified Dental Assistant/Front Office Manager
Dr. William B. Megill
Rocky HILL Nj
02.1985 - 04.2016
- Reduced dentist''s workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
- Utilized advanced dental equipment proficiently, including intraoral cameras and digital radiography tools, to support comprehensive patient assessments.
- Promoted a positive environment for patients and staff through effective communication and teamwork.
- Increased patient retention by developing strong relationships and providing personalized care.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Managed patient emergencies calmly and efficiently, coordinating with dental team members to provide appropriate care.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Monitored financial transactions at the front desk, ensuring accurate billing procedures and minimizing discrepancies.
- Reconciled end-of-day reports to determine accurate billing and payment processing.
- Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
Education
Hillsborough High School
Hillsboorugh, NJSkills
- Dental Radiography
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient Management
- Restorative Dentistry
- Electronic Charting
- Dental office administration
- Medical Records Management
- OSHA Compliance Knowledge
- Insurance Billing Knowledge
- Data confidentiality measures
Girl Scout Leader
As a Girl Scout Leader, I serve as a role model and mentor. Guides a group of Girl Scouts through activities, events and meetings.
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant
Dr. Stephen Sim
01.2018 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant
Dr.Bhumika Patel
04.2016 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant/Front Office Manager
Dr. William B. Megill
02.1985 - 04.2016
Hillsborough High School