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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Sheila Nieves

Hillsborough,NJ
Wanderer, there is no path, the path is made by walking.
Antonio Machado

Summary

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.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant/Front Desk Administrative Assistant

Bridgewater Dental Group
04.2022 - Current
  • Record patients' health histories, document current symptoms, and pull up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
  • Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
  • Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
  • Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
  • Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
  • Processed medical insurance claims and payments.
  • Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
  • Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.

Mail Carrier

United States Post Office
05.2020 - 03.2022
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Followed Postal Service policies and procedures to maintain integrity of mail and protect customer information.
  • Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages, and ordered goods.
  • Used portable devices to maintain system records by scanning items delivered to homes and businesses.
  • Kept mail delivery records to track delivered and undelivered items and identify delivery issues.
  • Greeted customers and answered questions regarding mail pick up times, postal regulations, and delivery costs.
  • Responded to customer inquiries about delivery, forwarding and other postal services quickly to provide quality customer services.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests, and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Collected outgoing mail from homes and businesses along routes for customer convenience and initiated delivery to intended recipients.

Dental Assistant

Dr. Wayne Levine DDS Endodontics
08.2015 - 11.2019
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.

Business Associate

Dental Care Hillsborough
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Engaged with customers to build business relationships.
  • Proactively engaged customer in various departments in order to provide in-depth product knowledge in non-commissioned environment
  • Reviewed invoices, payment requests, advance requests, expense reimbursements, and proper coding, prior to approval.
  • Verified work aligned with service levels agreed and client requirements.
  • Researched, analyzed, and projected market data for potential markets.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.

Education

Dental Radiographer Licence - Dental Radiography

Raritan Valley Community College, Somerville, NJ
01.2014

Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental Assisting/ Front Desk Admin

Drake College of Business, Elizabeth, NJ
09.2013

High School Diploma -

Middlesex High School, Middlesex, NJ
06.2005

Skills

  • Administrative Duties
  • Manage Schedules
  • Data Confidentiality Measures
  • Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
  • Patient Schedule Management
  • Office Coordination
  • Intake Interview
  • Team Meetings
  • Team Collaboration
  • Calendar and Appointment Management
  • Office Management
  • Patient Intake Procedures

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Dental Assistant/Front Desk Administrative Assistant - Bridgewater Dental Group
04.2022 - Current
Mail Carrier - United States Post Office
05.2020 - 03.2022
Dental Assistant - Dr. Wayne Levine DDS Endodontics
08.2015 - 11.2019
Business Associate - Dental Care Hillsborough
08.2014 - 08.2015
Raritan Valley Community College - Dental Radiographer Licence, Dental Radiography
Drake College of Business - Dental Assistant Diploma, Dental Assisting/ Front Desk Admin
Middlesex High School - High School Diploma,
Sheila Nieves