Monia Gaafar
Rochester, MN ***** 507-***-**** ***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seeking customer service employment in a stimulating environment, allowing for the maximization of existing organizational and communication skills in handling customer queries, with special experience managing medical offices and with English-Arabic-Urdu oral interpretation skills. Desire to contribute a high degree of proficiency at work.
WORK EXPERIENCE
CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Rochester, MN
Dental Assistant (Unlicensed) December 2023 – June 2024
-Supported Dentist and Dental Hygienist during procedures
-Entered patient data for Dental Hygienist into medical records systems
-Sterilized dental equipment and maintained clinic rooms
-Coordinated patient care and scheduled appointments
SHEIKH KHALIFA MEDICAL CITY HOSPITAL Abu Dhabi, United Arabic Emirates (UAE)
Call Center Representative December 2018 – August 2023
-Worked in a call-center work environment with other call representatives.
-Receiving calls from patients, greeting, and schedule appointments to various department calendars.
Patient Access Representative Sept. 2008 – December 2018
-Greeted and assisted patients in a professional and friendly manner.
-Collected and entered patient demographic information into the electronic health record (EHR) system, using software programs Cerner and Malafi.
-Verified insurance coverage and explained financial responsibilities to patients.
-Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Medical Representative - JELFAR Abu Dhabi, UAE Jan. 2006 – September 2008
-Conducted sales presentations to healthcare professionals, including physicians and pharmacists.
-Built and maintained relationships with key decision-makers in healthcare facilities.
-Provided in-depth product knowledge and information on the latest medical research.
-Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sales strategies.
-Exceeded quarterly sales targets by 20% through targeted marketing and relationship-building.
-Introduced a new medication to the market, resulting in a 30% increase in market share.
Dentist - MAFRAQ HOSPITAL Abu Dhabi, UAE October 2001 – December 2003
-Assisted in dental procedures, including cleanings, fillings, and extractions.
-Managed patient records and ensured accurate documentation.
-Educated patients on oral hygiene practices.
-Conducted preliminary dental examinations and assessments.
Dentist - AL HUDA DENTAL CLINIC Abu Dhabi, UAE December 2003 – June 2005
-Assisted in dental procedures, including cleanings, fillings, and extractions.
-Managed patient records and ensured accurate documentation.
-Educated patients on oral hygiene practices.
-Conducted preliminary dental examinations and assessments.
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration
Chifley Business School, Abu Dhabi, United Arabic Emirates 2012 – 2014
Supervised Dental On-the-Job-Training
North Khartoum Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan 2001 – 2002
Bachelors of Dental Surgery
Liaqat Medical Collage, University of Sindh, Hyderabad, Pakistan 1994 – 2000