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Latisha Meare

Slidell

Summary

Expert in guiding healthcare facilities through transformative changes, leveraging strategic planning and operational management skills. Proven track record in enhancing patient care quality and implementing cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high service standards. Strong ability to boost patient satisfaction scores and optimize hospital processes for improved departmental efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Treatment Coordinator

Louisiana Dental Center
New Orleans
08.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated patient appointments and managed treatment consultation schedules.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers regarding treatment plans.
  • Assisted patients with insurance verification and financial arrangements for services.
  • Managed payment coordination with insurance companies and discussed dental benefits with patients.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, social workers, and case managers.
  • Collaborated with medical billing department to ensure accurate coding of all services.

Oral Surgery Assistant

Louisiana Dental Center
New Orleans
12.2023 - 11.2024
  • Provided compassionate support to anxious patients through active listening and empathy.
  • Prepared treatment rooms by organizing instruments, supplies, and medications for procedures.
  • Assisted in suturing wounds post-surgery as required.
  • Monitored patient conditions during surgery by tracking vital signs and notifying surgeon of changes.
  • Collected specimens from biopsies and tissue samples for laboratory analysis.

Retail Cashier

Brothers Food Mart
New Orleans
04.2017 - 06.2024
  • Balanced daily receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer records.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly while maintaining professionalism.
  • Trained new cashiers on procedures and customer service standards.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies on payments, discounts, and refunds.
  • Delivered dedicated service through effective front-end customer engagement.

Dental Assistant

Louisiana Dental Center
New Orleans
06.2019 - 12.2023
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, ensuring smooth workflow and efficiency.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care for improved health outcomes.
  • Took digital X-rays using radiographic equipment to support accurate diagnoses.
  • Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments in compliance with established protocols.
  • Managed patient records and scheduled appointments using dental software for streamlined operations.

Cashier

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken
New Orleans
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Operated cash register with efficiency and accuracy while processing various payment methods.
  • Assisted customers by addressing product inquiries and delivering exceptional service.
  • Provided high-quality customer service through active listening and effective engagement techniques.

Education

Dental Assistant -

Unitech Training Academy
Metairie, LA
05-2019

High School Diploma -

Warren Easton Charter High School
New Orleans, LA
05-2018

Skills

  • Treatment planning and healthcare compliance
  • Medical billing and insurance verification
  • Conflict resolution and active listening
  • Appointment coordination
  • Patient care and HIPAA compliance

Certification

  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Languages

English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Oral Surgery Assistant

Louisiana Dental Center
12.2023 - 11.2024

Treatment Coordinator

Louisiana Dental Center
08.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant

Louisiana Dental Center
06.2019 - 12.2023

Retail Cashier

Brothers Food Mart
04.2017 - 06.2024

Cashier

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken
01.2015 - 12.2017

Dental Assistant -

Unitech Training Academy

High School Diploma -

Warren Easton Charter High School

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