Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Jennifer Vea

Hawthorne,CA

Summary

Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience as a Specialty Healthcare Coordinator Proven expertise in patient care coordination and insurance verification, enhancing patient satisfaction and treatment initiation. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and leadership in high-pressure environments, consistently achieving specialty goals and fostering collaborative team dynamics.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Treatment Coordinator/ Office Manager

Digital Smiles
Lawndale
06.2025 - Current
Dental Office Manager / Treatment Coordinator

Strong, results-focused version

  • Oversaw daily operations of the dental office, ensuring smooth workflow between front and back office teams
  • Coordinated patient treatment plans and achieved consistently high case acceptance rates
  • Managed scheduling, patient flow, and communication to optimize efficiency and patient experience
  • Followed up on pending treatment plans to increase treatment completion and production
  • Presented financing options and payment plans to assist patients in starting recommended treatment
  • Served as primary point of contact for patients, staff, and providers to maintain organized and compliant operations

Specialty Healthcare Coordinator/Healthcare Coordi

PDS Health
Anaheim Hills, CA
03.2018 - Current
  • Applied the We Believe Behavioral Framework to uphold company values and standards.
  • Gain financial commitment from the patient to start the treatment as diagnosed by the Specialist
  • Achieve proficiency in PDS system and tools, skills, and talents to assist patients in making the best possible decision for their unique wants and needs
  • Prioritization of Specialty coordination and consultation; Subject Matter Expert for treatment plans that include specialty treatment
  • Proactive management of the Specialists’ schedules to ensure that they are full, staggered, balanced, and productive with appropriate paperwork for treatment completed
  • Acts as a liaison for the office and specialty teams; facilitates communication, schedule considerations, consultations, treatment plan changes, and subsequent patient care with scheduling follow up appointments with specialty, GP and hygiene
  • Utilize all available financial options to give patients choices to start dentistry that fits in their budget
  • Successfully addressed typical patient concerns about initiating treatment before specialty appointments.
  • Obtain necessary insurance pre-authorizations for patients who need this prior to completing treatment
  • Active participant in daily morning huddles, monthly team meetings and any other meetings as required
  • Demonstrated expertise in Specialty goals and metrics for Perio, Endo, and Oral surgery.
  • Ensured decisions were consistent with the PDS Brand framework, demonstrating brand stewardship.
  • Supported clinical excellence by mastering the Mouth Body
  • Work on outstanding claims and message doctors for narratives for denied claims.
  • Assumed leadership responsibilities.
  • Provided assistance to colleagues during challenging tasks.

Front Desk/Treatment Coordinator

Hillsview Dental
Anaheim Hills,CA
04.2016 - 03.2018
  • Managing incoming calls and responding to any inquires
  • Coordinated booking for dentist and hygienist.
  • Created a warm atmosphere by smiling and establishing eye contact with patients.
  • Addressed pending account balances to enhance revenue collection.
  • Monitored progress of unresolved claims.
  • Confirmed insurance coverage and co-payment details for patients.
  • Facilitated dental record sharing for referrals.
  • Facilitated patient financing through collaboration with lending companies.
  • Processed new patient registrations and scanned documents to charts.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
  • Demonstrated leadership by guiding teams toward shared objectives.
  • Assumed leadership responsibilities during management's absence.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.

Treatment Coordinator

U Dream Dental
Fullerton, CA
08.2015 - 04.2016
  • Generated final reports.
  • Verified appointment times with patients in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Register new patients and create paper charts.
  • Checked insurance benefits and co-payment amounts.
  • Facilitated patient financing through collaboration with lending companies.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in high-pressure

Receptionist

Western Dental & Orthodontics
Long Beach, CA
04.2014 - 08.2015
  • Handled high volumes of inbound and outbound calls efficiently.
  • Coordinated appointment schedules for dental procedures.
  • Managed appointment confirmations with a professional and courteous approach.
  • Completed and submitted end-of-period documentation.
  • Ensured accuracy in insurance verification processes.
  • Treatment planning

Education

Science

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA

High School
2009

Skills

  • Patient care coordination
  • Medical terminology proficiency
  • Innovation skills
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Verbal communication
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Insurance verification
  • Maintaining patient records
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Excellent communication
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Customer service
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Treatment Coordinator/ Office Manager

Digital Smiles
06.2025 - Current

Specialty Healthcare Coordinator/Healthcare Coordi

PDS Health
03.2018 - Current

Front Desk/Treatment Coordinator

Hillsview Dental
04.2016 - 03.2018

Treatment Coordinator

U Dream Dental
08.2015 - 04.2016

Receptionist

Western Dental & Orthodontics
04.2014 - 08.2015

Science

Cerritos College

High School
Jennifer Vea