Ann Marie Sears

Dental Secretary

East Sandwich, MA 02537

adov5a@r.postjobfree.com

774-***-****

Work Experience

Dental Secretary

Medical - Hyannis, MA

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Schedule and clear patients for dental surgery

• Prepare and update patient charges, noting diagnoses and procedures

• Check patients in and out

• Distribute pre-op and post-op instructions, ensuring they are understood

• Utilize customized OMS software

• Verify insurance and prepare third party insurance billing Temporary Dental Assistant

RDH TEMPS - Yarmouth Port, MA

2001 to 2002

All aspects of dental assisting

Dental Assistant (temporary position)

U.S. COAST GUARD KAEHLER MEMORIAL DENTAL CLINIC

2001 to 2001

MA

• Taking of x-rays and charting; Four-handed dentistry Office Manager / Dental Assistant

DR. MARC AUGER - Centerville, MA

1996 to 2000

Perform all x-ray procedures: taking, developing and mounting

• Provide chairside assistance

• Oversee the business office: coordinating patient accounts, posting payments, handling third party billing and collections

Receptionist

DENTAL ASSOCIATES OF CAPE COD - Hyannis, MA

1992 to 1996

Booked all appointments and greeted patients

•• Verified patient insurance for eligibility

• Operated computer, backing up disks and computer systems maintenance Dental Receptionist / Secretary

DENTAL ASSOCIATES OF CAPE COD - Hyannis, MA

1992 to 1995

Booked all appointments

• Verified patient insurance for eligibility

• Prepared and submit third party billing to insurance companies Bookkeeper

DIVERSIFIED RESORTS - Hyannis, MA

1987 to 1992

Handled accounts receivable and accounts payable

• Responsible for telephone collection and customer service

• Booked reservations, worked the reception desk

• Handled advance deposits, cash transactions and daily deposits

• Operated VAX digital computer and IBM PCl familiar with spreadsheet software Head Riding Instructor

CAPE COD YMCA, Camp Lyndon - Sandwich, MA

1988 to 1990

Fed, groomed and turned out the animals

• Oversaw all aspects of stable management relating to horsemanship Freelance Riding Instructor

Cared

1985 to 1988

for my own two thoroughbreds as well

Head Cashier/Customer Service Manager

ANGELO'S SUPERMARKETS - Manomet, MA

1980 to 1987

Worked in the courtesy booth providing extensive customer service

• Balanced cashier tills

• Scanning coordinator - programmed UPC changes and created end-of-week reports EQUESTRIAN WORK EXPERIENCE:

Stable Manager

JOHN ANDOSCA - Plymouth, MA

1980 to 1985

Responsible for care, stable, management of Morgan show horses Riding Instructor

LITTLE FORGE FARM

1978 to 1980

WATERSHIP DOWNS FARM

• Taught Driving and Mixed Style riding

• Private tutor for various independent owners

ACHIEVEMENTS: • Competed in four consecutive annual 35 mile trail rides (Western)

• Placed in several shows riding Hunt Seat and Western

• Placed in Class "A" shows at Ortels Farm

• Working hunter and hunter on the flat at Bay Path Breeding Farm

• Training level dressage test, level one and at the National Morgan Association Show BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:

2002 - 2008 Medical/Dental Secretary

BRAVMAN, LANGSTON & ASSOCIATES, Hyannis, MA

(Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery)

• Schedule and clear patients for dental surgery

• Prepare and update patient charges, noting diagnoses and procedures

• Check patients in and out

• Distribute pre-op and post-op instructions, ensuring they are understood

• Utilize customized OMS software

• Verify insurance and prepare third party insurance billing 2001 - 2002 Temporary Dental Assistant

RDH TEMPS, Yarmouth Port, MA

• All aspects of dental assisting

2001 Dental Assistant (temporary position)

U.S. COAST GUARD KAEHLER MEMORIAL DENTAL CLINIC

Air Station Cape Cod, MA

• Taking of x-rays and charting

• Four-handed dentistry

1996 - 2000 Office Manager / Dental Assistant

DR. MARC AUGER, Centerville, MA

• Perform all x-ray procedures: taking, developing and mounting

• Provide chairside assistance

• Oversee the business office: coordinating patient accounts, posting payments, handling third party billing and collections

Education

MA in Medical Assistant

Cape Cod Community College - West Barnstable, MA

1995

Management

Bridgewater State College - Bridgewater, MA

Skills

• Dental Assisting

• Dental Receptionist

• Medical Billing

Additional Information

QUALIFICATIONS: • 25 years of working in business handling cash transactions

• 10+ years working in a dental practice in various capacities;

• State Certified in Radiology (11/99)

• Experience with computerized and manual bookkeeping systems

• Enjoy working with the public with proven customer service skills

• 30 years working with horses

• Experienced riding and teaching many styles of riding: Hunt Seat, English, Western, and Dressage QUALIFICATIONS: • 20+ years providing chairside and office support in various dental offices

• State Certified in Radiology

• CPR certified

• Certificate of Completion - Medical Assistant Course (1995)

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