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
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