Wendy L. Izanec
Key Largo, Florida 33037
Cell: 305-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
Objective
A challenging and rewarding position, which will allow me to utilize
professional skills
Work Experience
John L. Izanec D.D.S., P.A. Tavernier, Florida
May 1978-May 2009
Office Manager/Receptionist/Registered Dental Hygienist/Dental Assistant
. Greet patients, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct to the
appropriate staff
. Review records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with
regulations
. Retrieve patients medical records from physicians, previous dentist,
technicians, or other medical/dental personnel
. Enter data, such as health/dental history and extent of disease,
diagnostic procedures and treatment into computer
. Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, and forms
such as intake and insurance forms
. Protect the security of medical and dental records to ensure
confidentiality is maintained
. Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff
. Schedule and confirm appointments, pre medication, dental
consultations
. Schedule appointments, and maintain and update appointment calendar
. File and maintain accurate records
. Complete insurance and other claim forms
. Compile and maintain patients' medical and dental records to document
condition, treatment and provide home care improvement education
. Release information to persons and agencies according to regulations
. Prepare daily balance sheets and process daily deposits
. Prepare accounts receivable an accounts payable
. Receive payment, apply proper procedure code and record receipt for
services
. Record and review patient medical history
. Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and
signs of gum disease
. Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease
. Feel lymph nodes under patient's chin to detect swelling or
tenderness that could indicate the presence of oral cancer
. Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stain from teeth and
beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments
. Provide clinical services and education to improve and maintain the
oral health of patients'
. Expose, develop and mount conventional dental diagnostic x-rays
. Expose digital dental diagnostic x-rays
. Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by
dentist
. Apply fluorides and other decay preventing agents to arrest dental
caries
Maintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize instruments
Cheeca Lodge Resort and Spa, Islamorada, Florida
Head Concierge/Guest Services
. Greet Guests and gave them a tour of the property
. Booked Excursions, dinner reservations, dive trips, and fishing trips
. Reserved car rentals, boat rentals, dive gear
. Scheduled events
. Answered guest questions and problem solving
Keynoter Newspaper, Key Largo Florida
Advertising sales/Design and layout
. Developed new customer relations
. Serviced all assigned customers in their advertising needs
. Made cold calls
. Collected payments for services
. Build route by asking existing customers for referrals and selling new
business
. Kept punctual time for every appointment and all meetings
. Meet deadline dates
. Design and layout of all advertisement ads
Florida Bay Club, Key Largo, Florida
Receptionist/Sales Associate
Pre-construction condominium sales
. Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff
. Gave tours of property
. Sold condominiums
. Scheduled appointments for the project managers
Education
Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, Florida
Associates of Science, Dental Hygiene
3.98 GPA Presidents List
Florida Keys Community College, Tavernier, Florida
Associate of Arts, Journalism, Creative writing, and public speaking
4.0 GPA Presidents List
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
Marketing, Communications, and Advertising
Lindsay Hopkins Technical School, Miami, Florida
Expanded Duties Dental assistant and Orthodontic Dental Auxiliary
Certificate
Westlake High School, Westlake, Ohio
High School Diploma
Honors & Achievements
Sigma Phi Alpha, Dental Hygiene Honor Society
Humanitarian Award, Palm Beach Community College
The American Dental Association National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
Florida State Board of Dental Examiners (active)
Western Regional Board of Dental Hygiene
The Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (inactive)
CPR certified (current)
References:
Available upon request