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Wendi Edwards

Petersburg,VA

Summary

Friendly Medical Office Assistant builds long-lasting relationships with patients. Highly skilled in performing both clerical and medical support tasks. Works independently and maintains superb interpersonal skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Office Specialist

HCA Appomattox River Primary Care
Hopewell, VA
08.2023 - Current
  • Answered and directed incoming calls in a professional manner.
  • Provided administrative support to medical staff, including scheduling patient appointments and managing physician calendars.
  • Performed data entry of patient information into electronic health records system.

Early Childhood Assistant

Wesley United Methodist Church
Colonial Heights, VA
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Continually encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Assisted students with caring for personal hygiene requirements.
  • Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
  • Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
  • Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
  • Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Colonial Heights Middle School
Colonial Heights, VA
07.2020 - 06.2023
  • Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
  • Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
  • Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
  • Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
  • Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
  • Assisted special education instructors in identifying and meeting students' individual needs.

Dental Assistant

Virginia Family Dentistry
Chester, VA
03.2018 - 03.2020
  • Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, flossing methods, brushing techniques.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
  • Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments, and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
  • Identified safety hazards and notified management to determine proper resolution of issues.
  • Inspected and moved products to designated areas in warehouse.

Dental Assistant/ Front Desk

Dr. Kilbourne DDS
Chester, Va
08.1999 - 03.2016

Escorted patients to exam rooms.
Obtained dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods.
Positioned patients for treatment and prepared necessary equipment for procedures. Scheduled patients for recare appointments, insurance break downs. Filing charts
Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.

Education

High School Diploma - Basics

Matoaca High School
1990

Early Childhood Education

John Tyler Community College
Chester, VA

Child Care I & II

Chesterfield Technical Center
Chesterfield, VA
06.1990

Skills

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Active listening skills
  • Sharp problem solver
  • Courteous demeanor
  • Energetic work attitude
  • Adaptive team player
  • Seasoned in conflict resolution
  • Individualized support

Timeline

Medical Office Specialist

HCA Appomattox River Primary Care
08.2023 - Current

Early Childhood Assistant

Wesley United Methodist Church
05.2022 - 06.2023

Special Education Paraprofessional

Colonial Heights Middle School
07.2020 - 06.2023

Dental Assistant

Virginia Family Dentistry
03.2018 - 03.2020

Dental Assistant/ Front Desk

Dr. Kilbourne DDS
08.1999 - 03.2016

High School Diploma - Basics

Matoaca High School

Early Childhood Education

John Tyler Community College

Child Care I & II

Chesterfield Technical Center
Wendi Edwards