Susan Hanzakos
Email: ********@***********.***
Address:
City: Los Angeles
State: CA
Zip: 90005
Country: USA
Phone: 323-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Digital software trainer both remote and onsite. Skilled in establishing proper x-ray exposures, training proper sensor positioning. Ability to lead and train others in a professional environment. Understanding of most dental software, and x-ray machinery. Training digital software with proven success rate. A goal oriented team motivator, versatile, dependable, and conscientious. Customer service-oriented Office Manager skilled in greeting patients, scheduling appointments and preparing patient charts. Dental office manager with experience supporting two dentists in a busy dental office. Expertise includes verifying insurance coverage, records reviews and schedule maintenance. Treatment planning and fee presentation, financial arrangements, weekly and monthly reports, collection calls and follow up. Training of both front and back office staff of 10 or more, ability to work productively in high pressure environment Trained Dental Practice Management Consultant with Mercer 2003
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Crestwood High Scool, Dearborn MI 1/2001 to 6/1975 (general)
High School Dipolma from Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn MI 1/2001 to 12/2012
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Digital software trainer both remote and onsite. Skilled in establishing proper x-ray exposures, training proper sensor positioning. Ability to lead and train others in a professional environment. Understanding of most dental software, and x-ray machinery. Training digital software with proven success rate. A goal oriented team motivator, versatile, dependable, and conscientious.
Customer service-oriented Office Manager skilled in greeting patients, scheduling appointments and preparing patient charts.
Dental office manager with experience supporting two dentists in a busy dental office. Expertise includes verifying insurance coverage, records reviews and schedule maintenance. Treatment planning and fee presentation, financial arrangements, weekly and monthly reports, collection calls and follow up. Training of both front and back office staff of 10 or more, ability to work productively in high pressure environment
Trained Dental Practice Management Consultant with Mercer 2003
Skill Highlights
Strong work ethic
Team player with positive attitude
Good written communication
Exercises good judgment
Patient-focused care
Technical expertise
Strong planning skills
Dental x-rays expertise
Patient educator
professional
Insurance verification competency
Computer charting
Insurance billing specialist
Computer charting
Insurance billing specialist
Dental office expertise
Current X-Ray certification
Front office procedures expertise
Dental equipment maintenance
Fully Expanded Dental Assisting
CPR
Digital radiology professional
Perio charting
Dental records management
Manager Software
Professional Experience
October 2010 to Current
XDR Radiology Los Angeles, CA
Digital dental x-ray software trainer
Training dentist and their staff on placement, exposures, and how to take digital dental x-rays. Also training them to use the digital software to achieve excellent dental radiography. This was done remotely and onsite.
June 2010 to Current
Adam Chen DDS Los Angeles, CA
Dental Office Manager
Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations.Expertly filed patients' charts and processed billing and payments.Performed laboratory and radiologic support functions such as preparing materials and models.Managed invoices and transaction receipts.Proficiently assisted dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic, endodontic, surgical and periodontic procedures.Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases.Expertly charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.Gently and skillfully took and developed radiographs.Expertly managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs.Recommended products and devices for patients' home care.Maintained proper graphical and perio charting.Consistently followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies.Directed staff hygienist training programs in periodontal techniques and procedures.Educated patients regarding preventive dental care, plaque control, causes and treatment of dental problems and oral healthcare services.Wrote precise fabrication instructions and prescriptions for denturists and dental technicians.
Education and Training
Crestwood High Scool Dearborn, Mi
High School Diploma general
Henry Ford Community College Dearborn, Mi
general