Tara Quirarte

Managed day to day operations, overseeing front office and clinical coordination.

Increased collections by improving insurance follow ups and AR process.

Reduced claim denials through accurate insurance verification.

Led and trained staff to improve productivity and morale.

Presented treatment plans and improved case acceptance rates.

Collected late payments and changed policy to collect at time of service to prevent overdue accounts.

Processed claims, payments and billing inquiries.

• Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
• Assist dentist in IV sedation for surgeries.
• Trained in iTero Scanner.
• Endo.
• Assist in restoring and placing dental implants.
• Adjust dentures.
• Fabricate temporary crowns/bridges.
• Adjust fillings/crowns.
• Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.

• Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
• Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists evaluations.
• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
• Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.

• Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
• Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
• 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.