Bilingual administrative and patient care professional with extensive experience in pediatric dental offices, healthcare administration, and customer service environments. Skilled in patient scheduling, insurance verification, front desk operations, records management, and team coordination. Strong ability to communicate effectively with English- and Spanish-speaking patients while maintaining a professional, compassionate, and patient-focused environment.
Work History
Administrative Assistant
8 Months
Practice Choice Associates | 11.2025 - 07.2026
Answer and direct incoming phone calls professionally and efficiently.
Maintain organized filing systems and manage office paperwork.
Coordinate schedules, appointments, and daily calendar management.
Assist the CEO with administrative tasks and daily office operations.
Support communication between departments and ensure smooth workflow.
Managed incoming reimbursement checks from healthcare plans and prepared accurate bank deposits.
Maintained detailed spreadsheets to track payment amounts, deposits, and account records.
Verified payment amounts for accuracy and ensured timely, organized financial recordkeeping.
Assisted with accounts receivable by processing payments and maintaining accurate documentation.
Pediatric Scheduling Coordinator
4 Years
Jungle Dental | 01.2021 - 01.2025
Verified patient eligibility and benefits through referral and insurance screening.
Prepared and sanitized surgical stations and ensured all required equipment was available for IV sedation visits.
Addressed patient concerns and requests promptly to maintain a positive patient experience.
Coordinated with orthodontists, anesthesiologists, and other dental specialists for scheduling and accurate records management.
Managed multi-line phone systems, appointment scheduling, referrals, and patient intake.
Provided Spanish interpretation services for patients and families during dental visits.
Front Desk Receptionist
1 Year
EZZz Smiles | 01.2019 - 01.2020
Verified insurance eligibility through FLMNIS, DentaQuest, and private insurance portals.
Scheduled consultations and surgical appointments using Dentrix software.
Conducted post-operative follow-up calls for surgical patients.
Updated patient records to ensure treatment plans and X-rays were received prior to consultations.
Maintained incoming fax distribution and organized patient documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Conducted COVID-19 pre-screening calls and maintained cleanliness of office and waiting areas.
Assisted Spanish-speaking patients with interpretation services.
Human Resource Administrator
2 Years
Best Help Home Care | 01.2017 - 01.2019
Assisted applicants with CDPAP applications and onboarding procedures.
Processed employee applications through HHA Exchange systems.
Conducted employee orientations and pre-employment interviews.
Managed patient and employee concerns and complaints professionally.
Prepared monthly compliance reports and coordinated in-service trainings.
Provided English/Spanish interpretation during staff training sessions.
Maintained filing systems and managed phone and email communications.