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TYRA CRUZ

Las Vegas

Summary

Highly accomplished and results-oriented Dental Practice Manager with 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in optimizing operations, enhancing patient satisfaction, and driving financial performance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, implement innovative solutions, and ensure regulatory compliance in fast-paced healthcare environments."

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Practice Manager

Access Health Dental
Las Vegas
07.2017 - Current
  • Managed a dental office, overseeing day-to-day operations and staff schedules.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient patient flow and service delivery.
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve operational productivity
  • Led training programs for staff members to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Achieved signicant improvement in patient appointment scheduling and wait times by 15 minutes
  • Implemented electronic health record system to streamline documentation processes.
  • Facilitated communication between dental providers and administrative team for smooth operations.
  • Managed scheduling for dental staff to optimize resource allocation and coverage.
  • Resolved patient concerns promptly to enhance overall satisfaction with services provided.
  • Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies to ensure availability and reduce waste.
  • Managed vendor relationships for supplies and services related to the practice.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss operational issues and ensure proper communication between departments.
  • Complied with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to the medical team in order to meet goals and objectives.
  • Motivated staff by offering direction and providing constructive feedback.
  • Coordinated staff recruitment, training, and scheduling activities.
  • Assessed medical office operations, identified areas of improvement, and developed plans for corrective action.
  • Mentored and coached interns and newly hired team members on office procedures and computer systems.
  • Consulted with clinicians to develop business strategy.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant state laws governing healthcare practices.
  • Negotiated favorable terms on behalf of the practice when contracting with vendors or third party payers.
  • Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends or opportunities for improvement within the practice.
  • Created and maintained electronic record management (EMR) systems to store data and develop reports.

Front Oce Supervisor

Mountain View Pediatrics
Las Vegas
02.2015 - 07.2017
  • Customer service
  • Answer phone calls in a timely manor.
  • Schedule appointments
  • Conrm appointments
  • Verify insurance eligibility
  • Help Oce manager with credentialing our providers
  • Collect co-pays and past due balances
  • Make calls o of several list to get our patients back on track
  • Call potential new hires for interviews

Education

High school -

Bonanza

Skills

  • Practice Management
  • Leadership skills
  • Customer service
  • Financial management
  • Staff training programs
  • Patient flow optimization
  • Customer relationship management
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Team building
  • Conflict resolution
  • HIPAA and OSHA regulations
  • Employee operations
  • Budget oversight
  • Policy implementation
  • Staff management
  • Clinical improvement initiatives
  • Workflow management
  • Strategic consulting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management

Certificates

  • CPR Certified
  • OSHA Certified

Timeline

Practice Manager

Access Health Dental
07.2017 - Current

Front Oce Supervisor

Mountain View Pediatrics
02.2015 - 07.2017

High school -

Bonanza