Experienced office manager with a strong background in the insurance industry and a proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service. Motivated individual always eager to expand knowledge and skills, continuously seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth. Recognized as an excellent team player and leader, consistently fostering collaboration and driving success. Highly dependable and reliable, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Southern Dental Alliance
09.2024 - Current
Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
Assisted clients with understanding complex insurance policies, effectively addressing concerns or questions.
Facilitated knowledge-sharing sessions on emerging insurance trends, keeping team informed and proactive.
Enhanced team productivity by introducing time management tools, optimizing workload distribution.
Time Management
Team Management in the Northwest region
Customer Service
Meeting and excelling company goals
AR
Insurance claims filing and billing
Patient collections
Dental Assistant / Front office
Dr. Henson
03.2017 - 04.2020
Expanded duty functions and X-rays
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Customer service and treatment planning
Assisting in hygiene, pit and fissure sealants & fluoride
Operate Eaglesoft dental program
Removable and fixed prosthodontics
Open and close office daily
Impressions
Customer Service
End of day deposits
Lead Assistant
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Suture Removal
Treatment planning
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
Front office / treatment plan coordinator / Dental Assistant
Dr. Brian Womble
05.2010 - 02.2014
Customer service
Operated Tops dental system
Full Mouth X-Rays
Orthodontic Assisting
Sterilization
Educated patients on their treatment options, fostering informed decision-making and adherence to prescribed plans.
Upheld confidentiality standards by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining the privacy of patient information.
Reduced wait times for patients by effectively managing schedules and optimizing appointment allocation.
Collections
Supported healthcare providers in delivering high-quality care through thorough preparation of required documents, materials, and resources before appointments.
Ensured accurate documentation of treatment plans by meticulously reviewing patient records and collaborating with healthcare teams.
Front office / Dental Assistant
McDonough center for family dentistry
03.2008 - 12.2010
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
Insurance claims billing and filing.
Collections
AR
Customer Service
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Education
No Degree - Interpersonal Relations
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA
No Degree - Expanded Duties License
Newnan Technical College
Newnan
03-2009
No Degree - Certified Customer Service Specialist
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA
03-2007
High School Diploma -
Eagles Landing High School
McDonough
05-2006
Skills
Customer service
Data entry
Office management
Scheduling
AR
Billing
Payroll and budgeting
Staff management
Multitasking
Computer skills
Positive attitude
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Office Manager
Southern Dental Alliance
09.2024 - Current
Insurance Claims Coordinator
Orthofi
05.2024 - 09.2024
Dental Assistant / Front office
Dr. Henson
03.2017 - 04.2020
Front office / treatment plan coordinator / Dental Assistant
Dr. Brian Womble
05.2010 - 02.2014
Front office / Dental Assistant
McDonough center for family dentistry
03.2008 - 12.2010
No Degree - Interpersonal Relations
Athens Technical College
No Degree - Expanded Duties License
Newnan Technical College
No Degree - Certified Customer Service Specialist
Ogeechee Technical College
High School Diploma -
Eagles Landing High School
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