Front Office/Insurance Coordinator with over 16 years of dental office experience. Administrative professional that thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment. Highly self-motivated with solid work ethic. Skilled at multi-tasking and maintaining a strong attention to detail. Knowledgeable in handling confidential matters and HIPPA compliant information.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Office/Dental Insurance Coordinator
Dr. Carol Blossfeld DDS
08.2024 - 05.2025
Filed and tracked insurance claims and communicated claims status to patients.
Prepared insurance claims for submission to clearinghouses or insurance companies.
Referenced monthly aging reports to follow up on unpaid claims and obtain maximum reimbursement.
Achieved revenue goals by managing collections and accounts receivables, referral process, and insurance billing.
Obtained prior authorization and precertification for outpatient procedures.
Verified insurance and communicated coverage to staff and patients.
Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
Reconciled accounts receivable to general ledger.
Processed payment via telephone and in person with focus on accuracy and efficiency.
Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
Produced and mailed monthly statements to customers and assisted with related requests for information and clarification.
FRONT OFFICE/INSURANCE COORDINATOR
Theurer Orthodontics
11.2011 - 06.2024
Managed a high volume of inbound and outbound calls while efficiently coordinating a busy patient schedule
Maintained patient charts with precision to ensure accurate treatment planning and billing while overseeing accounts receivable
Verified insurance and assisted patients with navigating and understanding their benefits
Prepared insurance claims for submission to clearinghouses or insurance companies
Referenced monthly aging reports to follow up on unpaid claims and obtain maximum reimbursement
CUSTOMER RELATIONS AGENT
Principal Dental Services
03.2005 - 11.2011
Handled inbound calls from policy holders and answered inquiries on policy related issues
Promoted and sold all other products offered by Principal
Maintained insurance licensing requirements
Consulted regularly with team members to achieve set goals
Recognized for frequently going above and beyond in the provision of customer service
Performed administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals
Monitored insurance claims to ensure they are settled equitably for both the client and the insurer
Reviewed enrollment applications for accuracy
Provided efficient processing of customer policies such as status and coverage changes