Driven Front Desk Receptionist and Optical Assistant with proven expertise in customer service and office organization, notably at Hove Family Dental/Clive Dental PC. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction, streamlining appointment schedules, and managing insurance claims. Demonstrated exceptional team collaboration and problem-solving skills, significantly improving billing accuracy and patient retention.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Desk Receptionist
Hove Family Dental/ Clive Dental PC
11.2021 - Current
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Provided excellent customer service by promptly addressing patient inquiries via phone, email, or in-person interactions.
Maintained a clean and welcoming reception area for patients, contributing to a positive dental visit experience.
Handled sensitive situations professionally such as discussing treatment costs or past-due account balances with patients to ensure a satisfactory resolution.
Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
Improved billing accuracy by diligently verifying insurance coverage and updating patient financial records accordingly.
Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
Managed office bookkeeping with insurance billing and patient payments.
Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
Maintained clean, welcoming reception area, contributing to positive first impression for visitors.
Increased patient retention with personalized follow-up calls to gather feedback and address any concerns.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently managing appointment schedules and reducing waiting times.
Ensured patient privacy by adhering to all HIPAA regulations during the collection, storage, and sharing of sensitive information.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments.
Optical Manager
Sam's Club
01.2012 - 01.2022
Supervised and managed opticians using feedback, constructive conversations and leading daily activities on sales floor.
Interacted with customers to help determine or suggest best products to meet eye wear needs and achieve desired look.
Boosted team engagement and workplace satisfaction using managerial and motivational skills.
Checked finished eye wear to maintain optical standards, customer requirements and special requests.
Collaborated with store manager to plan staff schedules and determine hiring needs.
Performed basic vision testing for new patients.
Adjusted frames to fit patient faces by bending and shaping with hands, tools, and heat.
Helped clients try on and select new frames and recommended lens options to meet specific needs.
Maintained thorough records of customer information, prepared detailed work payments, processed insurance claims, and collected balances from customers.
Educated clients about how to adapt to, wear, and care for eyeglasses.
Adjusted and repaired new and previously purchased frames to satisfy customer demands.
Managed check-in and check-out procedures, verified patient information, and submitted lens orders.
Worked closely with insurance providers to ensure accurate billing procedures were followed while maximizing patient benefits.
Explained prescriptions, optical terminology and products to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
Des Moines, IA
05.2012
Skills
Customer Service
Time Management
Listening Skills
Cash Handling
Telephone Etiquette
Problem-solving skills
Team Collaboration
Scheduling
Appointment Scheduling
Office Organization
Hospitality services
Front Office Management
Claims Handling
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
Bosnian
Full Professional
Timeline
Front Desk Receptionist
Hove Family Dental/ Clive Dental PC
11.2021 - Current
Optical Manager
Sam's Club
01.2012 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
First Aid/CPR Certified
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