Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Office Receptionist
Dental Surgeons LTD
Wheaton, IL
10.2023 - Current
Greeted patients warmly, creating a welcoming environment.
Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and confirmed patient visits.
Verified patient's eligibility for benefits under various insurance plans.
Processed referrals to specialists when required
Provided support with front office duties such as photocopying documents or scanning files.
Arranged documents for insurance claims.
Educated patients on proper oral health care instructions and preventive measures.
Handled challenging situations with professionalism to maintain a calm office environment.
Performed bookkeeping duties, preparing and sending financial statements or bills.
Entered Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) into the system efficiently.
Issued statements to patients with outstanding balances, facilitating prompt payment.
Coordinated patient communications by multitasking between phone calls and front desk engagements.
Organized and prepared all necessary paperwork for patients scheduled for the following day.
Followed up with patients post-procedure to address concerns and ensure satisfaction with their care.
Logged all patient interactions into charts and notified management when needed.
Boosted office revenue by effectively scheduling an increased number of sedation patients.
Guided patients through payment options to ensure clarity and increase likelihood of procedure completion.
Developed and presented ideas to management that optimized office operations, boosted profitability, and elevated patient satisfaction.
Ensured accurate documentation of patient eligibility and pre-authorization, facilitating efficient office operations.
Sent review links to patients to enhance online presence and boost website engagement.
Checked and responded to patient voicemails daily.
Saved insurance facesheets to verify patient eligibility.
Focused on company and revenue growth through strategic management of reception duties.
Cultivated customer loyalty by delivering exceptional service in a dental office setting.
Guided patients in switching from their previous dental offices to ours, improving patient acquisition and retention.
Dental Assistant
Dental Surgeons LTD
Wheaton, IL
10.2023 - Current
Assisted dental surgeons during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
Provided patient care by ensuring comfort and addressing concerns before treatments.
Sterilized dental instruments following infection control protocols to maintain safety.
Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
Collaborated with team members to enhance communication and improve patient experience.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Assisted in IV sedation, full-mouth extractions, and alveoloplasty procedures.
Performed dental CT scans to provide detailed imaging for comprehensive patient assessments.
Eased patient anxiety prior to procedures and offered help during anxiety episodes.
Monitored anesthesia procedures to ensure patient safety during dental treatments.
Educated patients on anesthesia options and facilitated discussions to ensure their comfort.