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Diana Atehortua

Diana Atehortua

Coconut Creek

Summary

Insurance verification agent / front desk with10 years of experience excelling in both clinical and administrative roles. Skilled in coordinating patient flow, managing office operations, and providing expert chair-side assistance. Proficient in scheduling, infection control, and educating patients on oral health procedures. Experienced in resolving insurance authorization and payment issues, as well as conducting follow-up communications to ensure patient satisfaction. Adept at training and mentoring new staff members and supporting dentists and hygienists in delivering high-quality care. Possess a Bachelor of Health Services Administration complementing hands-on expertise with solid academic foundation. Proficient in Microsoft Office, billing, and CPR. A dynamic professional poised to contribute effectively to any team.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Insurance Specialist

Salamon & Yanover Dental
07.2024 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and excellent customer service.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
  • Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.

Dental Front Office Receptionist

Herman Lee, DDS
02.2023 - 07.2024
  • Resolved authorization and payment problems with patients' insurance providers
  • Communicated with existing patients for appointment reminders and routine cleanings
  • Supported office manager with payroll, preparing correspondence and managing mailings
  • Conducted follow-up calls with patients after procedures to ensure satisfaction and address any concerns

Front Desk Receptionist

Boca Dental Group
01.2023 - 07.2024
  • Set up schedules to coordinate smooth patient flow
  • Managed smooth patient hand-offs between administrative and medical personnel
  • Assisted in training new dental assistants on office procedures
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized insurance solutions for individual needs.
  • Verified patient's insurance eligibility and benefits coverage.

Dental Assistant/ Front Desk

Florida Endodontic Institud
07.2011 - 07.2017
  • Set up instruments, materials and equipment necessary for each procedure
  • Assisted in training new dental assistants on office procedures
  • Supported dentists and hygienists with expert chair-side clinical assistance
  • Took patient impressions to create accurate dental devices

Dental Assistant/ OR Instrument

07.2008 - 06.2011
  • Fabricated temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions
  • Managed daily office operations, including scheduling appointments and meetings
  • Promoted sustainable oral health, educating patients on procedures and at-home care
  • Documented dental care services with careful charting in patient records

Education

Bachelor of Health Services Administration - undefined

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Miami
07.2020

Associate of Arts - undefined

Miami Dade College
07.2016

High School Diploma - undefined

Central Falls High School
Central Falls
07.2004

Skills

  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Effective Time Management
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Fast Learner
  • Computer Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Billing
  • Front Offices
  • Management
  • Operations
  • Microsoft Office
  • Scheduling
  • Customer service

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English
  • Languages

    Spanish
    Native or Bilingual

    Timeline

    Insurance Specialist

    Salamon & Yanover Dental
    07.2024 - Current

    Dental Front Office Receptionist

    Herman Lee, DDS
    02.2023 - 07.2024

    Front Desk Receptionist

    Boca Dental Group
    01.2023 - 07.2024

    Dental Assistant/ Front Desk

    Florida Endodontic Institud
    07.2011 - 07.2017

    Dental Assistant/ OR Instrument

    07.2008 - 06.2011

    Bachelor of Health Services Administration - undefined

    FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

    Associate of Arts - undefined

    Miami Dade College

    High School Diploma - undefined

    Central Falls High School
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