Sahara Teinakore
6 Dione Place,Auckland
Summary
Experienced Dental Assistant and Front Office Coordinator with six years of dedicated service. Articulate communicator with a positive attitude. I am adaptable and thrive in team-based environments with all personality types and am able to remain calm while under pressure. Strong organizational skills and time management, a good eye for detail and well-rounded knowledge of all chair side and infection control procedures. Excited about new opportunities and committed to success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant/Front Office
Ranfurly Dental Care
Epsom , Auckland
02.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant/Front Office Coordinator
Switch Dental
Lower Hutt , Wellington
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Verified, updated and entered all new and existing patient information using EXACT software
- Communicate with insurance companies as well as Work and Income in regard to claims, quotes and payments.
- Ensuring clinicians books are organized appropriately and there is no overlap to maintain a fixed workflow.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Answered and managed incoming calls and emails.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Manage social media accounts
Dental Assistant
Graeme Yee Dental Care Trust
Lower Hutt, Wellington
09.2017 - 07.2022
- Sterilized and prepared tools for procedures, wiping down exam chair trays and surfaces
- Assisted dentist in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including amalgam and composite fillings, designing digital crowns, bridges, veneers, implants and root canals.
- Processing bitewing, panoramic X-rays and appropriate charting
Education
NCEA Level 1 & 2 Endorsed With Merit
Nelson College For Girls
Nelson11.2016
Skills
- Exam room setups
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient Relations
- Knowledgeable using EXACT software
- Preparing and processing x-rays for review
- Assisted hygienist with periodontal charting
- Supply Ordering
- Appointment Scheduling
- Payment Processing
- Referral Management
- Invoicing and Billing
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified by Emcare Services (November 2021)
- Certificate in Dental Assisting certified by New Zealand Dental Association (March 2019)
- Certification in Health and Wellbeing Health Assistant, Level 3 (December 2018)
- Certification in Sterilizing Technology (December 2018)
- ABRSM Royal Schools of Music (December 2012)
References
Graeme Yee (BDS) Dentist at Switch Dental | Graeme@switchdental.co.nz | 027 444 9587
Daphne Baliwag Practice Manager at Lumino | Daphne.baliwag@lumino.co.nz | 021 179 2984
Hobbies
- Peforming and composing classical music. Gym, content creation and travelling
Timeline
Dental Assistant/Front Office
Ranfurly Dental Care
02.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant/Front Office Coordinator
Switch Dental
07.2022 - 02.2024
Dental Assistant
Graeme Yee Dental Care Trust
09.2017 - 07.2022
NCEA Level 1 & 2 Endorsed With Merit
Nelson College For Girls
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