Tawanna Foster
Redwood City
Summary
Motivated individual with hands-on experience in healthcare settings and administrative tasks. Assists in patient coordination and documentation, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Eager to contribute to healthcare teams while further developing skills in patient support and administration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
East Palo Alto Career Center/ Job Train
East Palo Alto, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Managed scheduling and coordination of appointments for clients efficiently.
- Assisted in preparing documentation for job training programs and workshops.
- Provided customer service support, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Maintained organized filing systems for client records and program materials.
Warehouse Associate
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
San Carlos, CA
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to promote safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking paperwork.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
- Prepared CalFresh, Medical and General Assistance packets in a timely manner.
Front Desk Patient Coordinator
Dental Source of California
Rancho Cordova, CA
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Coordinated patient scheduling to optimize appointment flow and reduce wait times.
- Managed patient check-in and check-out processes, ensuring accuracy in documentation.
- Assisted patients with insurance verification, enhancing understanding of coverage options.
- Maintained organized patient records using dental management software for efficient retrieval.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive patient information while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently managing front desk operations and providing exceptional customer service.
- Completed patient transactions for their dental services.
- Setup payment arrangements for Scaling & Root planning treatments and whitenings.
Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
Rancho Cordova, CA
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted in preparing examination and treatment rooms, ensuring adherence to infection control protocols.
- Managed patient records using digital software, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary instruments and materials promptly.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Education
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Canada College
Redwood City, CA05-2027
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Brightwood College
Sacramento, CA05-2018
High School Diploma -
Laguna Creek High
Elk Grove, CA05-2011
Skills
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Appointment scheduling
- Spreadsheets
- Event coordination
- Microsoft office
- Confidentiality handling
- Scanning and copying
- Email management
- Computer proficiency
- Filing
Certification
- Coronal Polishing
- Radiology
- CPR
- HIPPAA & Infectious Control
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
East Palo Alto Career Center/ Job Train
04.2026 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
07.2025 - 03.2026
Front Desk Patient Coordinator
Dental Source of California
07.2021 - 04.2022
Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
06.2019 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Canada College
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Brightwood College
High School Diploma -
Laguna Creek High