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Belen O. Ortiz

Belen O. Ortiz

RDA, CPC-A
DALLAS,Texas

Summary

16 + years’ experience of relentless leadership support adding to the success of some of the nation’s revered healthcare facilities. Having held top leading and management positions that contributed to increased revenue. My passion is in dentistry. I am well respected and esteemed in the dental community primarily for my ability to appeal and collect on past due and/or rejected government claims. Where others give up, I get relentless and reconcile accounts. My vast knowledge with the insurance companies’ revenue cycles position me to anticipate and lead in all aspects of operations and administrative support. I am seeking a front office treatment plan coordinator and/or managerial position. I am an energetic, focused, detail oriented and self-motivated professional. My highest personal strengths include strong persuasive skills and positive team player abilities known for bringing success and harmony to a company while increasing revenue and facilitating seamless and successful operations.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Medical Coding Operations

Medical Coding Academy
01.2016 - Current


  • Planned, organized, and executed all MCA off-campus 3-day conference events.
  • Fostered strong relationships and ensured collaboration aligns with our organization’s mission and goals
  • Built and maintained robust partnerships with healthcare coding organizations.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to align objectives and drive operational excellence.
  • Accounts and receivables. Email balance invoices through ActiveCampaign .
  • Regularly communicated with the CEO and CFO about report findings regarding year-to-date and final progress reports.
  • Maintained contact via phone, email, text, and video conferencing to assess student interests and needs.
  • Ensured timely responses to inquiries and application submissions.
  • Assisted with responding to the escalated requests for information to help students decide whether to attend MCA.
  • I prep Mrs. Ortega's yearly CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS books, with the tabs and prework from the color coding chart so she can teach the coding fundamentals to the MCA students..
  • Worked closely with our 3rd party Elsevier to update the yearly discounted book bundle link for our students. I also placed our yearly 25 free books bundle for our staff.


Treatment Plan Coordinator

ArchPoint Dental Implant
2014 - 2016
  • Coordinated treatment plans in collaboration with dental professionals to ensure patient-centered care.
  • Assisted patients in understanding treatment options and financial responsibilities, enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
  • Managed on-site and off-site dental implant seminars
  • Utilized MacPractice billing software
  • Posted payments into the system ledger and performed clinical note documentation
  • Established trust through building long-term relationships/rapport with patients
  • Applied Payments and adjustments processing
  • Processed in office documents and forms
  • Managed scheduling of consultations and follow-up appointments to optimize clinic workflow.
  • Maintained accurate patient records within electronic health systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
  • Scheduled appointments and followed up with missed and no-show appointments

Manager/Treatment Plan Coordinator

ClearChoice Dental Implant Center/Park Cities OMS
2008 - 2012
  • Managed and Coordinated Treatment Plans for a Team of Oral Surgeons
  • Handled accounts receivable consisting of aged receivables, credit/negative balance statements and refunds.
  • Assisted the Doctor during patient care with vital signs, x-rays, and sterilization of equipment.
  • Discussed treatment plan billing by offering CareCredit with patients during their consult visit.
  • Contacted insurance carriers for verification of insurance, pre-certification, pre-determination, claims and appeals.
  • Implemented workflow strategies and created work tools such as charts, patient account numbers, and memos.
  • Conducted monthly meetings with support staff to maintain a cooperative working relationship with doctors, co-workers, patients, and referrals.
  • Answered all after-hours patient emergency calls and instructed the patient on how to care for their post-op surgery and properly informed the Doctor.
  • Translated for Spanish-speaking patients.
  • Oversaw all front desk responsibilities, which included:

-hiring process -patient registration/check out -scheduling of hospital surgeries-maintaining patient data -patient post op instructions -phoning in prescriptions-office supply inventory -scheduling of anesthesia -enforcing company policy

-financing of balances -payment resolutions -time sheets

Office Manager

Park Cities Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates
2004 - 2014
  • Supervised office personnel, interviewing applicants and training new staff
  • Maintained the Surgeon’s schedule while keeping them informed on a day to day basis with daily meetings.
  • Handled accounts receivable consisting of aged receivables, credit/negative balance statements and refunds.
  • Assisted the Doctor during patient care with vital signs, x-rays and sterilization of
    equipment.
  • Discussed treatment plan billing with patients during their consult visit.
  • Counseled patients that have open treatment plans by offering payment plans through care credit and capital
    one.
  • Contacted insurance carriers for verification of insurance, pre-certification, pre-determination, claims and
    appeals.
  • Implemented work flow strategies and create work tools such as charts, patient account numbers and memos.
  • Conducted monthly meetings with staff to maintain cooperative working relationship with doctors, co-
    workers, patients, and referrals.
  • Answered all after hour patient emergency calls and instruct the patient on how to care for their post-op surgery
    and properly inform the Doctor.
  • Translated for Spanish speaking patients.
  • Oversaw all front desk responsibilities which include: hiring process, patient registration, collecting payment form patients, Input Insurance payments/write off for in network patients -scheduling of hospital surgeries -maintaining patient data -patient post op instructions -phoning in prescriptions -take inventory of the front office for supplies -scheduling of hospital anesthesia -enforcing company policy -financing of balances -payment resolutions -time sheets

Treatment Plan Coordinator/Surgery Scheduler

Baylor College of Dentistry
2000 - 2004
  • Audited of charge slips, coordination of care, eligibility medical records, and provider relation issues
  • Accessed various internal systems, databases, and software applications
  • Handled diverse tasks of abrupt and high urgency ranks on an ongoing basis
  • Prioritized all incoming urgent requests
  • Coordinated all inbound correspondence from providers
  • Processed all forms of payments, including cash, checks, and credit cards
  • Translated for Spanish-speaking patients for professional service doctors and residents
  • Called in prescriptions to numerous pharmacies for physician and patient convenience

Education

High School Diploma -

H. G. Spruce
Dallas, TX
06-1993

Skills

  • Insurance eligibility verification
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Employee training
  • Operations management
  • Effective multitasking
  • Invoice management
  • Patient care management
  • Independently motivated
  • Organizational growth strategies

Certification

  • Registered Dental Assistant - License # 4301
  • AAPC - American Association of Professional Coders Member ID # 01332001

Timeline

Director of Medical Coding Operations

Medical Coding Academy
01.2016 - Current

Treatment Plan Coordinator

ArchPoint Dental Implant
2014 - 2016

Manager/Treatment Plan Coordinator

ClearChoice Dental Implant Center/Park Cities OMS
2008 - 2012

Office Manager

Park Cities Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates
2004 - 2014

Treatment Plan Coordinator/Surgery Scheduler

Baylor College of Dentistry
2000 - 2004

High School Diploma -

H. G. Spruce