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Amy Conway

Forrest Beach,QLD

Summary

Dynamic Manager / Receptionist and Office Administrator with experience managing front desk operations for heavily trafficked offices. Highly experienced in Microsoft office programs. XERO Accounting certified. Quick learner. Offering wealth of experience in interacting with office staff and patients, supply restocking and scheduling appointments. Hardworking, educated and willing to go extra mile to complete tasks. Detail-oriented in all aspects of all administration and reception roles with knowledge for records retention and security. Collaborative team member, maintaining positive communication and friendly nature.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Practice Manager

My Family Dental Ingham
11.2023 - Current
  • Increased patient satisfaction by streamlining appointment scheduling and implementing efficient check-in processes.
  • Improved practice revenue through effective financial management and strategic cost reductions.
  • Enhanced staff productivity by providing comprehensive training programs and regular performance evaluations.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, ensuring a high level of care and satisfaction throughout their experience.
  • Managed office budget, reducing unnecessary expenses and allocating funds for necessary improvements.
  • Facilitated communication between staff members, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
  • Oversaw the hiring process for new employees, selecting candidates who aligned with the practice''s mission and values.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms for the practice while maintaining quality service levels.
  • Addressed patient concerns promptly and professionally, demonstrating empathy and excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions.
  • Provided outstanding support to entire staff which helped improve process flow and boosted efficiency.
  • Oversaw accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
  • Consulted with healthcare professionals on business decisions.

Dental Office Receptionist

Ormeau Dental
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Scheduled, rescheduled, and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
  • Understood dental terminology and insurance breakdowns to communicate with external stakeholders.
  • Conducted communications and transactions with patients and visitors to foster positive experience.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Managed patient billing processes for timely, accurate payments.
  • Provided excellent customer service to create positive experiences and build patient trust.
  • Completed new patient registrations in software to create accurate and comprehensive records.
  • Greeted visitors and patients to determine needs, check appointments, and direct accordingly.

Practice Manager

The Gap Dental Practice
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Maintained patient data with required regulatory chart documents, personal information and treatment consultation documentation
  • Oversaw facilities and equipment cleanliness and safety for optimal patient protections
  • Managed office within budget guidelines for clerical and auxiliary supply purchases, equipment upgrades and labor costs
  • Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits and outlined pricing details for procedures and services
  • Increased and stimulated new patient growth by supporting sales, marketing and promotional programs
  • Executed operational standards flawlessly in full compliance with established policies, procedures and government regulations
  • Achieved revenue goals with successful management of patient scheduling, receivables and miscellaneous operations expenses
  • Recruited, hired and developed office teams to offer best-in-class patient care
  • Supervised and led team of dental hygienists and support staff of 13
  • Referred patients to specialists such as orthodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons based on individual needs
  • Protected patients from infectious diseases by using proper masking, gloves and safety glasses
  • Improved patients' oral health by educating on better brushing and flossing habits
  • Took impressions for retainers and appliances
  • Directed staff handling patients' cleanings and support work for more advanced procedures
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make mouthguards & bleaching trays
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines

Practice Manager

Australia Dental Burpengary
03.2019 - 08.2020

Practice Manager / Receptionist

  • Trained interns and newly hired team members on office procedures and computer system
  • Oversaw accounting, budgeting and financial reporting
  • Achieved revenue goals with successful management of patient scheduling, receivables and miscellaneous operations expenses
  • Recruited, hired and developed office teams to offer best-in-class patient care
  • Executed operational standards flawlessly in full compliance with established policies, procedures and government regulations
  • Scheduled, rescheduled and cancelled appointments for dental patients
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation
  • Greeted visitors and patients to determine needs, check appointments and direct accordingly
  • Understood dental terminology and insurance breakdowns to communicate with external stakeholders
  • Conducted communications and transactions with patients and visitors to foster positive experience
  • Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments
  • Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff

Receptionist / Practice, Staff Relief

Prevent Dental Suite
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for senior management team
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company
  • Troubleshot copy machines and printers and scheduled service as needed
  • Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression
  • Answered large volume of incoming calls daily to resolve customer issues and schedule appointments
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints

Receptionist

Ashgrove Dental—Dr John O'Hare DA
01.1997 - 01.2013
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study cast preparation of mouthguards & bleaching trays
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

Education

Practice Management Degree -

UNE
Online
2017

Certificate III - Dental Assisting

Southbank Institute of Tafe
Brisbane
05.1998

High School Diploma -

Mt St Michaels College
Ashgrove, QLD
11.1995

Skills

  • Organization and Time Management
  • Dental Terminology
  • Dental Staff Support
  • Equipment Cleaning, Sterilization and Maintenance
  • Dental Recordkeeping
  • Invoice Preparation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Phone and Email Etiquette
  • Payment Processing
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Front Office Management
  • Office Opening and Closing
  • Postoperative Care
  • Taking Client Histories
  • Mail Sorting and Distribution
  • Dental Software knowledge
  • Tracking Systems
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Payment Plan Options
  • Patient Referral
  • Office Management
  • Patient Billing
  • Office Coordination
  • Rapport Development
  • Maintaining Financial Records
  • Dental Supply Inventory

Additional Information

With over 27 years dental experience, Obtaining Certificate 3 in dental assisting & Certificate IV in Frontline Practice Management, High level of reception and practice management roles. Highly proficient with HiCaps, Queensland Health Vouchers DOVE, PRODA, Medicare CDBS, DVA-Veteran Affairs. High level of experienced in D4W, Praktika, Practice works, Oasis and Exact dental software, Staff training and patient coordination, Stock & Infection control, Account receivable and payable, reconciling end of day reports, Staff and Dentists wages Recalls, Patient Follow ups, Lab work.


References::
Kathryn Elsworthy-Oral Health Therapist-Qld Health - 0424 447 262
Gary Toms-Former Pastor of The Gap Baptist Church-0427 758 681
Dominique Wood-Australia Dental Burpengary General Manager-0438 483 925
Dr Mihalea Petrou-Senior Dentist-The Gap Dental Practice-0407 969 708

Timeline

Practice Manager

My Family Dental Ingham
11.2023 - Current

Dental Office Receptionist

Ormeau Dental
05.2023 - 07.2023

Practice Manager

The Gap Dental Practice
03.2021 - 11.2021

Practice Manager

Australia Dental Burpengary
03.2019 - 08.2020

Receptionist / Practice, Staff Relief

Prevent Dental Suite
01.2013 - 01.2019

Receptionist

Ashgrove Dental—Dr John O'Hare DA
01.1997 - 01.2013

Practice Management Degree -

UNE

Certificate III - Dental Assisting

Southbank Institute of Tafe

High School Diploma -

Mt St Michaels College
Amy Conway