REBECCA KERN
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
336-***-**** * *********@******.** * Mena, AR 71953
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Dependable, detail-oriented professional with experience in records management, Microsoft Office, and customer service. Frequently praised as hard-working and adaptable by peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
EXPERIENCE
ASSISTANT BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER
Chermak and Hanson Orthodontics
Winston Salem, NC July 1994 - Sept 2021
Organized tasks to meet deadlines and prioritize competing office demands.
Ordered, distributed and stored office and dental supplies, within budgetary guidelines to maintain inventory control.
Analyzed internal processes and recommended and implemented procedural and policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes and disposal of records.
Planned, administered and controlled budgets (ranging up to $50,000) for contracts, equipment and supplies.
Supervised administrative staff and provided training and orientation to new staff.
Reviewed contracts, regulations and procedural guidelines to ensure comprehension and compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, etc.
Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
Submitted and reviewed invoices to accounts payable for administration.
Conducted OSHA classes to teach and update procedures to staff.
Learned to operate new office technologies as were developed and implemented, such as new or upgraded software programs, new dental equipment, etc.
Represented work unit at meetings or conferences, serving as liaison for requests and complaints.
Communicated with and provided guidance for external vendors and service providers to ensure organization, department and work unit's business needs were met.
Answered phones for the business office
BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER /CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Richard E. Nash, D.D.S., P.A.
Winston Salem, NC Aug 1983 - July 1994
Assisted Dr. Nash with general dentistry procedures (gradually assumed other positions within the office -listed below- which decreased amount of chair time)
Ordered, distributed and stored office and dental supplies, within budgetary guidelines to maintain inventory control.
Planned, administered and controlled budgets (ranging up to $50,000) for contracts, equipment and supplies.
Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives
Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, payroll taxes, sales tax reports, and account reconciliation for the dental practice and Compleat Feasts Restaurant and Catering business
Answered phones for the business office
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATION IN DENTAL ASSISTING
Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown, NC
Graduated August 1983
Annual recertification through September 2022
CERTIFICATION IN MICRO COMPUTING
Forsyth Technical Community College Winston Salem, NC
Graduated August 1986
SKILLS
Administrative Management
Daily use of Business Works, Quick Books, Excel
Past experience with Peachtree Payroll
Vendor Partnerships
Staff Training for OSHA, HIPAA, dental sterilization procedures
Policy and Procedure Modification
Financial and Operational Reporting
Office Supplies and Inventory
Accounts Payable and Account Receivable