Organized Dental Receptionist providing detailed customer service and scheduling support. Well-versed liaison between patients, dentist and insurance providers, coding appropriately and managing coverage plans. Energetic , offering wealth of experience in interacting with office staff and patients, supply restocking and scheduling appointments. Hardworking, educated and willing to go extra mile to complete tasks. Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Receptionist
Gary R. Johnson/ John Matchett DDS
03.2014 - Current
Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently managing appointment scheduling and confirmations.
Streamlined insurance claims processing for faster reimbursement and improved patient experience.
Increased office efficiency with meticulous record-keeping of patient information, treatment plans, and payment history.
Greeted patients upon arrival and assisting with the check-in process.
Facilitated clear communication between dentists, dental assistants, and patients to ensure optimal care coordination.
Improved billing accuracy by verifying insurance coverage and updating patient financial records accordingly.
Maintained a clean and welcoming reception area for patients,
Provided excellent customer service by promptly addressing patient inquiries via phone, email, or in-person interactions.
Assisted in optimizing dental practice operations by proactively identifying and resolving administrative issues or inefficiencies.
Ensured patient privacy by adhering to all HIPAA regulations during the collection, storage, and sharing of sensitive information.
Collaborated with team members to maintain an organized inventory system for dental supplies and office materials.
Supported dentist in maintaining accurate documentation of treatment plans for better continuity of care between visits.
Handled sensitive situations professionally such as discussing treatment costs or past-due account balances with patients to ensure a satisfactory resolution.
Scheduled, rescheduled, and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
Provided excellent customer service to create positive experiences and build patient trust.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
Communicated with insurance companies to dispute unpaid claims and verify patient coverages.
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
Greeted visitors and patients to determine needs, check appointments, and direct accordingly.
Handled patient complaints quickly and professionally to restore patient confidence and prevent loss of clientele.
Managed patient billing processes for timely, accurate payments.
Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
Managed office bookkeeping with insurance billing and patient payments.
Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
Answered phone calls and messages for the DR, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA
Skills
Insurance Billing
Patient Scheduling
Patient Flow Management
Phone and Email Etiquette
Office Opening and Closing
Data Entry
Dental Terminology
Payment Processing
Insurance Verification
Appointment Scheduling
Accounts Receivable
Punctual and Reliable
Excellent multitasking capability
Patient documentation
Records Management
Adept at multi-line phones
Billing Procedures
Incoming Call Reception
Organizational Skills
Flexible Schedule
Gardening, Long walks, Movies
In my spare time I enjoy working in my yard, taking long walks and watching movies.
Timeline
Dental Receptionist
Gary R. Johnson/ John Matchett DDS
03.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Mission College
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