Andrea Alvarado
Pasco,WA
Summary
Professional billing expert with strong expertise in financial analysis, invoicing, and account reconciliation. Proven track record in optimizing billing processes and resolving discrepancies efficiently. Known for collaborative teamwork, adaptability, and achieving organizational goals. Skilled in medical coding, insurance claims, and ERP systems.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Billing Specialist
Three Rivers Dental
02.2024 - Current
- Improved patient billing accuracy by streamlining dental coding procedures and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards.
- Developed efficient billing processes for faster insurance claim submissions, reducing errors and speeding up reimbursement times.
- Conducted regular audits of patient accounts to identify discrepancies or inaccuracies, ensuring prompt resolution and minimizing revenue loss.
- Optimized claim submissions with thorough knowledge of payer-specific requirements, leading to decreased denials due to incomplete or incorrect information.
ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT
Ostler Orthodontics
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT
Tri-City Orthodontics
02.2015 - 05.2021
- Exams, Routine adjustments, Impress for retainers, scan for Invisalign
- Place Invisalign attachments
- Sterilize equipment
- Educate and Answer questions from patients.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Three Rivers Dental
02.2013 - 12.2014
- Prepare patient for Dental treatment, Provide information, answer questions
- Crown preparation; Image with Cerec camera, Mill and Stain crown
- Take Impressions; Pour, Trim and Polish study casts
- Document dental care services in patient records.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Columbia Basin Health Association
11.2011 - 01.2014
- Prepare operatory for dentist with equipment and instruments for procedure
- Take X-Rays at a diagnostically acceptable level as needed
- Chart Dental findings with accuracy
- Instruct patient in proper hygiene.
Education
Diploma -
Connell High School
Skills
- Account reconciliation
- Claim submission
- Payment posting
- Customer engagement
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Conflict resolution
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Billing Specialist
Three Rivers Dental
02.2024 - Current
ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT
Ostler Orthodontics
05.2021 - 02.2024
ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT
Tri-City Orthodontics
02.2015 - 05.2021
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Three Rivers Dental
02.2013 - 12.2014
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Columbia Basin Health Association
11.2011 - 01.2014
Diploma -
Connell High School
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