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Allegra Hicks

Nashville,TN

Summary

Results-driven Dental Office Manager with a strong background managing teams of over 20 employees across multiple specialties. Focused on enhancing patient satisfaction and optimizing revenue cycles. Expertise in Dentrix, Open Dental, and HIPAA compliance, coupled with effective negotiation skills to promote team collaboration.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Office Manager/Dental Front Office Coordinator

Snodgrass Dental
Spring Hill, Tennessee
01.2022 - 07.2025

Oversaw daily office operations to ensure smooth workflow and patient satisfaction.

  • Coordinated patient appointment scheduling to improve office workflow efficiency.
  • Facilitated presentation of treatment plans for same-day and future appointments, ensuring patient understanding and engagement.
  • MManaged patient insurance verification processes to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement.
  • Collect and post payments and handle all billing questions and inquiries.
  • Compiled and reviewed all aging reports to track outstanding balances.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on office procedures and protocols.
  • Ensured adherence to HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.

Dental Insurance Coordinator, Biller, Lead

South Grove Family Dentistry
01.2014 - 12.2024
  • Coordinated communication between dental providers and insurance companies to resolve claims issues, ensuring timely reimbursements.
  • Managed patient insurance verification processes to ensure accurate billing and timely reimbursements.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive database for insurance plans, improving accessibility for staff.
  • Trained new team members on insurance protocols and software systems to enhance operational consistency.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient treatments, ensuring accurate billing and efficient followups.
  • Led initiatives to optimize workflow in treatment coordination, improving clinic performance and patient experience.
  • Coordinated patient treatment plans, ensuring alignment with clinical protocols and patient needs.
  • Implemented follow-up procedures for patient care, enhancing continuity of care and increasing patient satisfaction.
  • Trained new staff on clinic procedures and software systems, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Explained treatment choices to patients and helped determine best options.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Ag-Business

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
12-2012

Skills

  • Dental office management
  • Electronic dental record (EDR)
  • Open Dental, Dentrix, Eaglesoft
  • Dental insurance experience
  • Claims processing
  • Insurance verification
  • Revenue cycle management
  • ICD-10 coding
  • CPT coding
  • Accounts receivable
  • Collections processing
  • Billing statement review
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Microsoft office

Certification

  • Certified Billing & Coding, Dental - 10 Years

Timeline

Dental Office Manager/Dental Front Office Coordinator

Snodgrass Dental
01.2022 - 07.2025

Dental Insurance Coordinator, Biller, Lead

South Grove Family Dentistry
01.2014 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Ag-Business

Tennessee State University
Allegra Hicks