Shakira Tabarez
Brandywine,MD
Summary
I am currently a college student seeking an employment opportunity that will allow me to grow as a professional, where I can expand my knowledge, and utilize my computer proficiency, customer service and organizational skills to provide support for your team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Patient Coordinator
Audubon Dentistry of Clinton
02.2023 - Current
- Greeting and assisting visitors/patients, creating new patient accounts, verifying insurance policies and benefits, presenting treatment plans, customer service in a dentistry environment, receiving and replying to emails, collecting payments, answering phones, taking patient information and entering it into the system
- Implemented a digital reminder system for scheduled appointments leading to improved attendance rates.
- Educated patients on available services within the practice, promoting further utilization of resources tailored to their specific requirements.
- Streamlined patient check-in process for faster and more accurate information gathering.
- Reduced waiting times by optimizing appointment scheduling procedures according to provider availability.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure a seamless experience for both new and existing patients throughout their visits.
- Handled financial transactions with precision while discussing payment options with patients in a respectful manner.
- Coordinated appointments for multiple providers, ensuring timely and efficient scheduling of patient visits.
Dental Assistant
Waldorf Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Greet patients and prepare them to see doctor, assist with dental impressions, clean after procedures, sterilize tools/ instruments, prepare trays for examination area for the dentist, and file papers in the office
- 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Café Team Leader Assistant
Cornerstone Church
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Assist customers with serving food, working at the cash register, making sure the café is clean, helping with setting up and closing the café
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Shadow Dentist Assistant
Largo Bright Smiles
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Assisted the dentist as needed while volunteering as a shadow assistant and observed dental work in progress with patients
- (156 hrs.)
Teacher Assistant
Shabach Christian Academy
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted elementary class teacher with a variety of duties such as passing out papers, teaching, helping with art projects, etc
- (93 hrs.)
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling enthusiasm, empathy, and respect for all members of the school community.
Education
BS - SOCIOLOGY (BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)
BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
Bowie, MARYLAND05.2025
High School Diploma -
SHABACH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
LANDOVER, MARYLAND05.2021
Skills
- Google Suite
- Windows XP
- MS Office Suite
- Internet
- Spanish
- SoftDent
- Ascend Dentrix
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Front Desk Patient Coordinator
Audubon Dentistry of Clinton
02.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Waldorf Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
08.2021 - 06.2024
Café Team Leader Assistant
Cornerstone Church
01.2018 - 01.2023
Teacher Assistant
Shabach Christian Academy
09.2017 - 06.2019
Shadow Dentist Assistant
Largo Bright Smiles
06.2017 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
SHABACH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
BS - SOCIOLOGY (BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)
BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
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