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Warkiria Torres

South Hackensack,NJ

Summary

Offering excellent clinical and patient relations skills gained through extensive experience within high volume dental practices. Earning consistent praise from patients and employers, I am an amazing teamplayer.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Sherif Radwan DDS LLC
01.2002 - Current
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
  • Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.

Dental Assistant

Dental Implant Dynamics
02.2015 - 01.2017
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • 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.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.

Front Desk Receptionist

Dental Aesthetics Studio
02.2010 - 04.2012
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
  • Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Collected room deposits, fees and payments.

Dental Front Office Receptionist

Bryant Park Dental Associates
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
  • Greeted visitors and patients to determine needs, check appointments and direct accordingly.
  • Scheduled, rescheduled and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.

Education

No Degree - Dental Hygiene

Hostos Community College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY
06.2005

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Information Protection
  • Workflow Planning
  • Sorting and Labeling
  • Dental Impressions
  • Taking X-Rays
  • Patient Intake Procedures
  • Team Collaboration
  • Four-Handed Procedures
  • Dental Office Administration
  • Insurance Billing
  • Manage Schedules

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dental Implant Dynamics
02.2015 - 01.2017

Front Desk Receptionist

Dental Aesthetics Studio
02.2010 - 04.2012

Dental Front Office Receptionist

Bryant Park Dental Associates
01.2006 - 01.2010

Office Manager

Sherif Radwan DDS LLC
01.2002 - Current

No Degree - Dental Hygiene

Hostos Community College of The City University of New York
Warkiria Torres