Farah Aziz
Surgical Assistant
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About
Over 8 years of experience with administrative and clinical duties. Proven to be outstanding leader. Punctual, persistent and always maintaining a professional attitude. Responsive, conscientious, enthusiastic, hard-working.
Multilingual: Fluent in English, Farsi, and Hindi. Honest, reliable, dedicated, and enjoys working with people, as well as individually. Self-motivated worker with demonstrated problem solving skills. Ability to multitask and stay focused, multitasker. Works well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
Experience
Surgical Assistant - Dr. Elliot Weinstein Periodontist
(2014 - 2016)
- Order supplies, Shipping and Receiving Cases
- Record data on patient’s chart; assisted with various surgical procedures (implant, connective tissue graft, Pocket reduction, extraction, bone regeneration, Sinus lifts, gingival sculpting)
- Expose dental diagnostic X-rays, Instruct patients in post treatment instructions Take blood pressure after administrating oral sedative (under doctor’s supervision)
Patient/Treatment Coordinator - Downtown Dental Care
(2012 - 2014)
- Checked Emails, answer phone calls, schedule appointments, Create invoices and record fees and payments for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records manually using Dentrix,
- Collect payments from patients and insurance companies (credit card, cash & cheque)
- Present treatment plans to patients and answer any questions regarding treatment and billing
- Organize and manage office flow for time and efficiency while attending to clients expectation,
- Deal on the daily bases with insurance companies
- Balance the office at the end of the night
- Daily & Monthly reports
- Account reconciliation for accurate financial reporting. Secured bank deposits
- Payroll for all staff and Associates
Surgical Assistant - Dr. Elliot Weinstein Periodontist
(2010 - 2012)
- Order supplies, Shipping and Receiving Cases
- Record data on patient’s chart; assisted with various surgical procedures (implant, connective tissue graft, Pocket reduction, extraction, bone regeneration, gingival sculpting)
- Expose dental diagnostic X-rays Instruct patients in post treatment instructions Take blood pressure after administrating oral sedative (under doctor’s supervision)
Senior Dental Assistant; Dental chair side assistant; Orthodontic Assistant (Invisalign) - Altima Scotia Plaza Dental center
(2008 - 2010)
- Record data on patient’s chart
- Assisted with various dental procedures (implant, veneers, crowns, surgery)
- Exposed dental diagnostic X-rays.
- Pour, trim, and polish Study Casts & Whitening Tray
- Monitored and controlled expenses within budget guidelines
- Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
- Submitting dosimeter badge to health Canada for all clinical staff
- Changing the solutions( developer, fixer, cold soak, ultrasonic)
- Pour, trim, and polish Study Casts & Essex Retainer.
- Provide training to new assistants and hygienists on taking persist & accurate impression (PVS & Alginate), Photos, Pan, Ceph.
- Ordering supplies, Shipping and Receiving Cases.
Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance - Merrell Sleep
- Checked Emails, answered phone calls, schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using Dentrix.
- Consulting and educating clients about the oral appliance and their options
Education
High School Graduate - North Albion collegiate Institute (2002 - 2006)
HARP Certified, Dental Assistant Level I - George Brown College (2007 - 2008)
Inter-Oral Dental Assistant Level II - Everest College Mississauga, ON (2009 - 2010)