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Tammy Thomas

Milford

Summary

Professional administrative specialist with over 30 years of customer service experience prepared for role requiring exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. Background includes managing high-traffic reception areas, coordinating schedules, and providing top-notch customer service. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, and ensuring positive client/patient interactions.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Receptionist

Foxboro Smiles, PLLC
10.2022 - Current
  • Schedule, coordinate and confirm appointments.
  • Deliver outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
  • Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while simultaneously managing phone lines, reception area cleanliness, and general administrative duties.
  • Improved the accuracy of billing processes by diligently verifying insurance coverage information for each patient prior to appointments.

Massage Therapist

The Holistic Wellness Center
01.2011 - Current
  • Provide professional massage therapy to clients
  • Create personalized treatment plan for chronic issues
  • Maintain a clean, safe work environment for staff and clients
  • Answer phones and make appointments

Ophthalmology Surgical Coordinator

Dedham Ophthalmic Consultants & Surgeons
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Streamlined the surgical booking process for multi surgeon practice.
  • Coordinated with insurance companies to secure necessary authorizations for scheduled surgeries.
  • Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
  • Provided exceptional patient care by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering emotional support throughout the surgical process.

Office Manager

Connors Pediatric Dentistry, P.C.
01.2014 - 10.2020
  • Manage/order office supplies, organization and upkeep
  • Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget
  • Answered phones and triaged patients for appropriate appointment dates/times/services
  • Greeted patients and parents, made new appointments and checked out after treatment
  • Balanced daily ledger of payments, maintained dental claims
  • Posted insurance payments
  • Managed employees schedules and maintained vacation requests and time off log
  • Ensured compliance of OSHA and HIPAA policies throughout the office
  • Managed the appointment book and meeting schedule for the doctor

Housekeeping Supervisor

Best Western Adams Inn Quincy - Boston
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Assisted Department manager in maintaining employees schedules
  • Prepared daily work assignments for employees
  • Maintained inventory counts and assisted in ordering supplies
  • Inspected guest rooms for cleanliness after the housekeeper was finished
  • Assisted in laundry functions, as needed
  • Corresponded with multiple departments to ensure proper safety and operations of the guest rooms and common areas
  • Assisted guests with inquiries and help to resolve any conflicts that may have come up

Front Desk Agent

Hilton Boston Back Bay & Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Checked guests in/out of hotel
  • Prepared itemized receipts for guests, upon request
  • Maintained open communication between multiple departments throughout the hotel
  • Balanced daily cash drawer and credit card charges
  • Answered switchboard and directed calls to the appropriate departments
  • Assisted guests in making new reservations for return visits
  • Assisted housekeeping staff in delivering supplies to guests rooms, upon request
  • Participated in up-selling of hotel rooms and amenities

Dental Receptionist

Dedham Medical Associates
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Answered phones and triaged patients
  • Made appointments with multiple doctors and services
  • Received payments on patient accounts and balanced drawer at the end of the day
  • Prepared referrals for patients who needed to see specialists
  • Maintained a clean and HIPAA compliant work station

Education

Certificate - Muscular Therapy

Massage Therapy Institute
Watertown, Massachusetts
02-2008

High School Diploma -

John D O'Bryant School of Math And Science
Roxbury, Massachusetts
06-1995

Skills

  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Team Player
  • Professional Communication Skills
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Administrative support
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Active Listening Skills
  • Positive Customer Experiences
  • Resolved Client Conflicts
  • Dedicated Representative

Timeline

Front Desk Receptionist

Foxboro Smiles, PLLC
10.2022 - Current

Ophthalmology Surgical Coordinator

Dedham Ophthalmic Consultants & Surgeons
10.2020 - 11.2021

Office Manager

Connors Pediatric Dentistry, P.C.
01.2014 - 10.2020

Massage Therapist

The Holistic Wellness Center
01.2011 - Current

Housekeeping Supervisor

Best Western Adams Inn Quincy - Boston
01.2009 - 01.2011

Front Desk Agent

Hilton Boston Back Bay & Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge
01.2006 - 01.2009

Dental Receptionist

Dedham Medical Associates
01.2002 - 01.2006

Certificate - Muscular Therapy

Massage Therapy Institute

High School Diploma -

John D O'Bryant School of Math And Science
Tammy Thomas