I believe you have to be willing to be misunderstood if you're going to innovate.
Jeff Bezos
Summary
Motivated Certified Dental Clinic Manager, Patient Treatment Coordinator Expert, with 16+ years of industry experience, recognised for assessing operational needs,developing solutions, improve revenues, and patient satisfaction.
An oral & health-care enthusiast and skilled discretionary leader, with a passion for driving growth in operational development. Hard-working with a strong goal oriented mindset. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience. Proven track record from patients, employers, coworkers, and school teacher recommendations for meeting company goals and promoting best practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Practice Manager
The Dome MedDental Clinic
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2022 - 05.2024
Revenue Growth and Operational Excellence:
Drove annual production growth of over AED 1 million through operational excellence and performance optimization.
Leveraged Crisis Management Skills:
Operational Safeguarding through critical period, deploying in-depth knowledge of operational excellence to enhance patient acquisition and retention. Through diligent team training and development, I introduced streamlined processes that compensated, ensuring clinic's recovery and operational restructuring
Excelling in resourcefulness without crutch support of marketing resources available.
Implemented industry-leading practices in guidelines, doctor planned appointment systems, universal patient record chart flow organization, pivotal in stabilizing clinic's operations.
Implemented administrative appointment tracking strategies that improved appointment success rate and reduced cancellation rates by 63%.
Developed routine dental systems through comprehensive training to enhance patient treatment retention by 73%.
Directed team of 18 clinicians and support staff, enhancing operational workflows and team dynamics through effective leadership.
Policy and Compliance Management:
Established and enforced internal policies and clinic guidelines that significantly improved routine recall and treatment planning from patient arrival through to check-out procedures.
Led initiatives to align clinic operations with stringent legal and regulatory requirements of UAE, ensuring compliance and reducing risks.
Mastered and implemented UAE-specific healthcare laws and compliance requirements, resulting in improved clinic standards.
Team Leadership and Development:
Facilitated team training and development, introducing streamlined processes that achieved individual milestones for MDC and team development, with tangible results in patient healthcare and oral health outcomes.
Mentored and managed staff, coordinating annual leave and service coverage, while also handling high-volume telephone and email inquiries.
Participated in Employee interviewing, hiring, and orientation of new staff, securing top talent to meet practice needs.
Strategic Planning and Operations Management:
Generated different reports for performance review and analysis.
Strategised and prepared budgets and annual plans to meet practice objectives and increase revenue.
Monitored and evaluated practice performance, suggesting improvements to reduce operating costs and optimize service-user care.
Documented patient encounter information, laboratory results, and correspondence for records.
Patient Relations and Service Enhancement:
Addressed and resolved patient complaints, finding mutually beneficial solutions.
Helped to improve employee performance review processes with clear goal setting and KPI monitoring frameworks.
Developed efficient appointment systems that reduced patient wait times and supported needs of diverse patient base.
Enhanced patient experience from initial consultation to surgery, training administration staff in multidisciplinary approach to care.
CRM Implementation:
Designed and creating patient appointment journey workflow.
Set new scheduled appointments, rescheduled appointments, and sent reminders.
Marketing and Financial Management:
Crafted marketing initiatives to increase patient base and practice visibility seeing 160-200 New Patients per Month .
Managed financial operations, overseeing cash flow, banking transactions, and patient payment plans, and presented financial forecasts to assess progress against targets.
Team leader
Dr Joy Palm Jumeriah
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2021 - 01.2022
Strategic Operational Leadership:
Played pivotal role in revolutionizing clinic operations, substantially improving operational strategies to secure clinic's reputation in healthcare sectors.
Planned revenue generation strategies designed for growth.
Elevated operational mandates via proactive leadership, augmenting clinic's proficiency in handling diverse and intricate healthcare challenges.
Developed organisational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.
Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance:
Achieved initiatives to synchronize clinic operations with stringent legal and regulatory mandates of UAE, thereby widening scope of regulatory expertise. Mastered and enforced.
Managed 18 clinical employees during clinic operations, melding strict legal compliance with team management to cultivate ethical practice and operational superiority.
Established and upheld effective appointment systems, drastically decreasing patient wait times.
Resource Management and Software Migration Utilization:
Administered resources across departments or projects, utilizing Dental Centaur Software to effectively track and optimize resource distribution.
Financial and Administrative Oversight:
Oversaw comprehensive accounting systems, tracking all income, expenses, and allocations to ensure financial clarity and accountability.
Guided and oversaw nurses junior clerical staff, boosting office productivity and catering to variety of office demands.
Followed opening, closing and shift changeover procedures for seamless operations.
Communication and Patient Relations:
Ensured seamless communication between medical personnel and patients, thereby enhancing quality of service and patient contentment.
Addressed and resolved service issues by methodically recording and investigating complaints, proposing corrective measures to elevate service excellence.
Collaborated with colleagues from different backgrounds to tackle new challenges.
Supported new hires through employee onboarding process for speedy and successful training.
Treatment Coordinator & Management
Central Dental Group
Toronto, Canada
10.2010 - 05.2021
Patient Retention and Clinic Revenue:
Engineered patient retention strategy, realizing 96% same-day treatment acceptance rate which significantly bolstered patient trust and clinic revenue.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
Adapted to service patients' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
Operational Efficiency:
Mastered strategic enhancements in hygiene scheduling and patient education, substantially boosting clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Revenue Growth through Patient Care:
Advocated for patient-first approach, yielding 80% increase in production for treatment acceptance rates, thereby contributing to notable clinic revenue growth.
Professional Development:
Pursued year-long professional development courses in Treatment Coordination and Practice Management, enriching leadership capabilities and operational acumen.
Ethical Patient Engagement:
Administered consent processes with integrity, securing informed patient engagement and upholding highest ethical standards.
Patient Loyalty and Clinic Reputation byPersonalized patient consultations and treatment dialogues, enhancing patient understanding, outcomes, and elevating clinic reputation.
Team Efficiency and Morale fostering team-oriented culture that heightened clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction, underpinned by effective leadership and conflict resolution.
Healthcare Data Management:
Managed comprehensive Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and devised treatment plans that improved patient outcomes.
Established a high-profile celebrity treatment coordination protocol, ensuring utmost confidentiality and individual attention.
Patient Engagement Strategies:
Developed hygiene recall strategy that consistently exceeded monthly targets and cemented long-term patient engagement.
Professional Networking: Built trusted professional network with healthcare publishers and public health advocates, extending clinic's outreach.
Patient Care and Satisfaction:Delivered specialized care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan goals and maintaining high satisfaction levels through personalized attention.
Patient Flags: Kept record of latest care practices, participated in training, and upheld patient welfare as top priority.
Clinical Excellence:
Maintained detailed records, monitored patient medication adherence, and ensured all practices met confidentiality and compliance standards.
Provided first-hand patient care, ensuring comfort and safety, and cultivated strong client relationships for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
Administrator and Supervisor
Parkway Mall Dental Clinic
Scarborough, Canada
06.2008 - 10.2011
Insurance Claim Processing and Account Management:
Expertly executed electronic insurance claims with advanced computer skills, streamlining submission processes and ensuring comprehensive account management.
Staff Performance and Development:
Conducted performance evaluations for 38 clerical workers, aligning efforts with company benchmarks and fostering professional growth.
Led targeted individual appraisals and established KPIs, curating professional development plans that raised performance levels.
Patient Relations and Records Management:
Mastered patient interactions both in-person and via telephone, securing high levels of commitment and satisfaction.
Streamlined patient record management across dozen operator rooms, enhancing organizational efficiency and data accessibility.
Team Leadership and Productivity:
Proactively resolved team conflicts, fostering cohesive work environment and sense of unity.
Communicated key policy updates and business objectives, facilitating well-informed and goal-oriented teams.
Operational Strategies and Efficiency:
Designed strategic work schedules and rosters, boosting staff productivity and optimizing operational workloads.
Acted as motivational touchpoint for employees, increasing team productivity through effective planning and coordination.
Scheduled staff and delegated assignments to adequately cover operational and project requirements.
Identified skills gaps and arranged relevant training to upskill clerical team.
Set office policies and procedures to keep team members coordinated.
Compliance and Reporting:
Maintained adherence to internal policies and external regulations, keeping documentation and records impeccably organized.
Diligently transcribed dental notes and ensured accurate patient account records, upholding practice operational excellence.
Financial Management and Operations:
Entrusted with critical responsibility of overseeing office opening and closing procedures, carefully balancing transactions and deposits.
Estimated operational costs, prepared financial reports, and managed comprehensive record-keeping with precision.
Communication and Patient Engagement:
Enhanced patient loyalty and clinic's reputation by personalizing consultations, thus improving understanding and health outcomes.