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Jessica Awad

Vaughan,ON

Summary

Registered Dental Hygienist, recent graduate (high honours), with +4 years of professional work experience in various roles in the dental field, dedicated to deliver high quality service to clients. Passionate about oral health and preventive care. Ambitious to grow my career further and apply my clinical skills.

Overview

5
years of professional experience

Work History

Tooth Corner
Toronto, ON

Dental Office Manager (Part-time)
05.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Implemented staff scheduling procedures to provide full coverage, supporting organizational
    needs.
  • Hired, trained and monitored new office employees as needed.
  • Oversaw supply purchases, equipment upgrades and other office expenses.
  • Delegated work to the right staff staff, setting priorities and goals for the practice.

Tooth Corner
Toronto, ON

Dental Office Manager
06.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Provided guidance to staff on insurance coverage and payment options for patients.
  • Monitored inventory of dental materials and office supplies, and maintained budget protocols when placing orders.
  • Assisted in training new employees (administrators and dental assistants) on office policies and procedures.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly by investigating issues thoroughly while ensuring they were satisfied and their need was met.
  • Managed daily operations of the practice while overseeing the schedules.
  • Maintained accounts receivables, monthly production reports and providers' monthly payrolls.

Tooth Corner
Toronto, ON

Dental Office Administrator
06.2020 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Provided administrative support to the dental team, including scheduling appointments, confirming upcoming visits, and managing patient records.
  • Responded to inquiries from patients regarding treatment plans and payment options.
  • Assisted with filing insurance claims and ensuring accurate payments were received in a timely manner.
  • Maintained an organized office environment by organizing supplies, stocking shelves, and ordering new materials when necessary.

Tooth Corner
Toronto, ON

Clinical Assistant & Marketing Intern
01.2020 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Assisted in the preparation for patients' examinations and various dental treatments including endodontics and surgical extractions.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Assisted in developing social media content and promotional materials to publish via Hootsuite
  • Attended meetings and worked collaboratively with the marketing team providing the dental knowledge needed.

GlenCade Pharmacy
Toronto

Customer Service Associate
08.2019 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Greeted customers with a smile, asking questions and actively listening to determine needs and upsell products, while assisting to solve any challenges with efficiency
  • Answered incoming calls and placed orders while simultaneously completing additional tasks, including accepting and releasing FedEx packages
  • Scanned goods, and handled cash register operations accurately during peak times.

Education

Toronto College of Dental Hygiene & Auxiliaries

Dental Hygiene Diploma (Dec,2023)

University Overview

Graduated with High Honors. Courses focused on dental hygiene as well as periodontics, orthodontics, medical emergencies and dental practice management.

Damascus University (Jan, 2019)
Syria

Doctor of Dental Medicine (Partial Completion)

University Overview

Completed 3 out of 5 years including all pre-clinical courses, taking part in the University's clinic to examine patients and perform dental procedures, including local anesthesia.

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Business Administration
  • Customer Relationship
  • Hiring and Training
  • MS Office
  • Infection Control
  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Scaling and Root Planning
  • Preventive Dental Care
  • Patient Education and Counseling

Certification

National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination (NDHCE) - FDHRC (Feb-2024)

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Heart & Stroke Foundation (Jan-2023)

Digital Customer Care Professional Training Program - NPower Canada (Dec, 2019)

Microsoft office specialist - Excel Associate -Microsoft (Dec-2019)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Jessica Awad