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Teresa Vega

Teresa Vega

Management
Lansdale,PA

Work History

Orthodontic Manager

L&M Orthodontics
06.2015 - Current
  • We had moved for a few years for missionary work and returned. This office requested my return to work for them.
  • Update reports, manage accounts, and generate reports for company database.
  • Manage and motivate employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintain professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhance customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and
    personnel records.
  • Provide exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or
    email correspondence.
  • Maintain computer and physical filing systems.
    Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Maintain accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to
    ensure balanced budgets.
  • Develope and maintain successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
  • Oversee office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Conduct regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to
    prevent stock shortages.
  • Cultivate positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee
    retention.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Evaluate employee records and productivity and submitted evaluation reports.
  • Oversee facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or
    improvements efficiently.
  • Coach new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
  • Serve as a liaison between Doctors and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
  • Enhance our team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
  • Oversee office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Create, maintain and update filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
  • Assist in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a
    seamless integration into the team dynamic.
  • Facilitate smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain
    harmonious work relationships.
  • Manage compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.
  • Assist in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Resolve staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Care for two offices in managing Perkasie and Glenside.
  • Cross-train existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Develop a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Achieve departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Improve marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Facilitate team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
  • Organize professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
  • Open and close location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

Lead Dental Assistant / Team Management

Supreme Dental
06.2020 - 05.2022
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
  • Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
  • Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and answering questions with patience.
  • Acted as a liaison between patients and dental specialists, streamlining the referral process and fostering seamless continuity of care.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, prolonging the life span of costly tools and instruments essential for daily operations.
  • Increased patient satisfaction rates through excellent customer service skills when addressing concerns or resolving issues promptly.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
  • Typed patient data into computer system while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
  • Maintained detailed patient records, contributing to better-informed treatment decisions and continuity of care.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Improved practice workflow by efficiently setting up and breaking down dental operatories before and after each procedure.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Lead team meetings to ensure workflow was consistent and evenly distributed.

Endodontic Assistant

Dr. Schatz
02.2012 - 06.2015
  • Increased practice efficiency by maintaining a well-organized and stocked dental operatory for seamless patient care.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively assisting multiple endodontists with varying treatment styles, ensuring a consistent patient experience across providers.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and confidence in the endodontic team''s abilities.
  • Kept abreast of industry developments through ongoing professional development courses, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of best practices within the field of endodontics.
  • Facilitated smooth clinic operations by managing inventory levels and ordering necessary supplies in a timely manner.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary environment by strictly adhering to infection control protocols during all aspects of patient care.
  • Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently preparing treatment rooms between appointments, ensuring timely turnover.
  • Supported endodontists in diagnosing dental conditions using advanced diagnostic tools such as digital X-ray machines and intraoral cameras.
  • Assisted in successful root canal treatments by proficiently utilizing dental instruments and equipment during procedures.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of endodontic procedures and addressing concerns.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings for root canals.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.

Dental Assistant

Dr. Harry Randel
01.2009 - 02.2012
  • 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.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
  • Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
  • Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.

Dental Assistant

A+ Family Dental
01.2005 - 12.2009
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Education

Parkland High School
Allentown, PA

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Time management

Decision-making

Verbal and written communication

Complex Problem-solving

Staff training and development

Staff management

Task delegation

Goal setting

Documentation and reporting

Operations management

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Customer relationship management (CRM)

Shift scheduling

Policy implementation

Conflict resolution

Schedule preparation

Sales management

Performance evaluations

Business administration

Marketing

Budget control

Emergency response

Expense tracking

Contract management

Safety procedures

Employee onboarding

Coaching and mentoring

Work prioritization

Policy and procedure development

Inventory management

Risk management

Disciplinary techniques

Teamwork and collaboration

Computer skills

Positive attitude

Adaptability and flexibility

Attention to detail

Multitasking Abilities

Organizational skills

Hiring and training

Customer relationship management

Professional and courteous

Good judgment

Active listening

Work Preference

Work Type

Part Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programs4-day work week

Work Availability

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