Detail-oriented and client-focused professional transitioning from a successful career as a Dental Office Manager to a Property and Casualty Producer. Skilled in customer service, relationship management, and operations, with a proven ability to educate clients, manage policies, and drive revenue growth. Strong background in team leadership, compliance, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless client experiences. Adept at consultative sales and identifying tailored insurance solutions to meet the patient needs. Currently pursuing a Property and Casualty Producer Sales position.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Office Practice Manager
Bussey Endodontics, PC
04.2016 - 03.2025
Company Overview: Dynamic Dental Office Practice Manager at Bussey Endodontics, PC, with expertise in insurance claims and regulatory compliance
Proven ability to enhance patient relations and streamline operations
Skilled in QuickBooks and adept at fostering team collaboration, ensuring a high standard of service and operational excellence
Responsible for administering the day to day operations and activities of the business office, including employee and patient relations
HR and knowledge of Employee Benefits, Payroll, Workers Compensation
Submission of all Insurance Claims and Appeals
HCPCS Specialist
Provide education to Patients regarding Insurance Benefits
Management of Marketing and communication efforts; ensuring Regulatory, OSHA and HIPPA compliance
Prepare all billing, receiving dental service payment and adjustment from patients and Insurance companies
Check in and schedule Patient appointment
Sustain all Licensing and CE renewal for Practice, Doctors, and Staff
Support Quick Books 2017, Bookkeeping; Month to Month, Reconciliation Summary, Month End reports, and Banking
Orders all office and dental supplies
Well versed in verbal and written communications
Proven ability to enhance patient relations and streamline operations
Team Leader/Manager
See's Candies
11.1992 - 12.2016
Directly responsible for providing leadership to HGC Team to achieve goals, while meeting See's standard for Customer Service
Promote sales driven working environment
Positively communicate and implement company directions, policies and programs
Delegate and follow up to ensure corporate compliance
Provide appropriate employee training and coaching to all team members
Responsible for recruiting, selecting, and recommending qualified candidates for hiring
Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates
Set up break down of Seasonal Kiosks
Ensure all team members are in compliance with Customer Service protocols, Visual Merchandising guidelines, product management and loss prevention
Communicated with Area Coordinator daily regarding deviations and daily tasks
Cash handling, protection of See's Assets and banking are followed at all times
Implemented weekly work scheduling for all employees and payroll submissions
Resolved customer service issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence, and decreasing escalations to executive office.
Quality Systems Auditor
LifeNet Health
02.2003 - 10.2003
Maintain and comply with AATB, FDA, ISO-9001, AOPO, JACAHO, OSHA and Internal standards and regulations
Conducted organizational safety program reviews per department protocols
Compiled clinical research data into audit reports and shared with research teams and lead investigators
Prepared research audits and conducted follow-up assignments reviewing documentation for Internal Review Board submissions, informed consent approvals and eligibility criteria
Identified issues of non-compliance and elevated reports to senior personnel
Trained and reviewed work of junior personnel on departmental responsibilities
Verified all work accomplished by external company contractors, vendors and repair facilities met and exceeded applicable quality audits
Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates
Regulatory Affairs Associate
Zimmer Dental, formerly Sulzer Dental Inc.
08.1999 - 10.2002
Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation
Assisted with the preparation of the yearly internal and external audit schedules
Performed and documented quality control checks to maintain compliance with company initiatives
Used Data Works of create product technical file packages for global product compliance certifications of Dental Implant products
Worked with governance committees to make and evaluate plans
Analyzed product complaints and made recommendations regarding reportability to FDA
Led product teams in regulatory product compliance
Kept up-to-date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines and obtained marketing permissions
Interpreted regulatory rules or rule changes and monitored communications through corporate policies and procedures
Prepared and maintained document inventory for core dossier preparations
Received, researched and resolved consumer inquiries
Support for 82 international distributors and International sales representatives
Comply with ISO 9001
Provide administrative support to Manager and Director of Regulatory Affairs
Prepared Quarterly reports to FDA
Maintained index of all 510 (k) premarket approvals
Education
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Galen College of Medical And Dental Assistants
Visalia, CA
General Studies -
The College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA
Property & Casualty Producer License
360training.com
Online
03-2025
NHA Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist - Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Certification
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2022
High school or equivalent - General Studies
Corcoran High School
06.1991
Skills
Property & Casualty Producer License
Virginia Notary Pubic
Microsoft Office Suite
NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist
ICD-10-CM
CPT
HCPCS
Basic Life Support Provider
CPR
AED
First Aid
Insurance Claims
Insurance Submission
Insurance Adjustments
Insurance Appeals
Quick Books Prof 2017
Dental X-Ray Certification
Marketing Management
HIPPA
OSHA
Regulatory Compliance
EndoVision
Visix
Soft Dent
Data Works Software programs
Medical and Dental Terminology
Team Leader/Manager
Certification
NHA Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
Certified Dental Assistant
Virginia Notary Public
Property & Casualty Producer
Timeline
Dental Office Practice Manager
Bussey Endodontics, PC
04.2016 - 03.2025
Quality Systems Auditor
LifeNet Health
02.2003 - 10.2003
Regulatory Affairs Associate
Zimmer Dental, formerly Sulzer Dental Inc.
08.1999 - 10.2002
Team Leader/Manager
See's Candies
11.1992 - 12.2016
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Galen College of Medical And Dental Assistants
General Studies -
The College of The Sequoias
Property & Casualty Producer License
360training.com
NHA Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist - Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Certification