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Samantha Phillips

Deville,LA

Summary

Energetic and self-motivated employee. Skilled in over 8 years of dentistry and 4 years of front office /management. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-manager

French Broad Endodontics
2023.02 - Current
  • Traveled to site until April 2024
  • Insurance filing and Dental Exchange
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Helping doctor with any task needed
  • Evaluated employee performance through regular appraisals, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for professional development.
  • Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive contributions.
  • Currently only remotely doing payroll.

Office Manager/Dental Assistant

Alexandria Endodontics
2020.07 - 2024.08
  • Lead assistant from 2020-2022
  • Office manager form 2022-2024
  • Lead assisting skilled in radiology, instrument and it's use, four handed assisting, collecting data from patient in regards to health
  • Developed comprehensive policy manuals outlining procedures and guidelines, contributing to a well-organized workplace culture.
  • Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Secretary

Alexandria Neurologist
2017.03 - 2018.07

Making sure patients had a scheduled appointment for any orders the doctor had given

  • Contributed to the positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
  • Collecting payments
  • Organizing of charts
  • Some knowledge doing EEG testing
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers. Managed approximately over 50 calls and faxes daily.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers

Dental Assistant

Grant Community Health Center
2015.08 - 2017.03
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • 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.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

Education

Certified DA -

Alexandria Dental Assisting
Alexandria, LA
01.2015

Diploma -

Georgetown High School
Georgetown, LA
01.2004

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Time Management
  • Expense Tracking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Schedule Management
  • Operations Management
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Contract Management
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Payroll Processing

References

  • Dr. Daniel Lester, (504)427-1810
  • Courtney Allen, (318) 729-0213
  • Laken Brouillette, (318) 308-5718
  • Stacey Megison (318)446-2253
  • Thersa Lewis (318) 787-8798

Timeline

Co-manager

French Broad Endodontics
2023.02 - Current

Office Manager/Dental Assistant

Alexandria Endodontics
2020.07 - 2024.08

Secretary

Alexandria Neurologist
2017.03 - 2018.07

Dental Assistant

Grant Community Health Center
2015.08 - 2017.03

Certified DA -

Alexandria Dental Assisting

Diploma -

Georgetown High School
Samantha Phillips