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Jessica Spinks

Lee's Summit,MO

Summary

Knowledgeable and dedicated customer service professional with extensive experience in the dental industry. Solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Specialize in quality, speed and process optimization. Articulate, energetic and results-oriented with exemplary passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Payer Relations Manager

SALT Dental Collective
03.2022 - 09.2023
  • Managed all credentialing processes individually for 65 providers and 50 offices.
  • Developed departmental systems and procedures to better align workflow processes.
  • Monitored credentials and contacted practitioners when expiration dates were nearing.
  • Finalized and processed enrollment applications.
  • Met or exceeded enrollment and retention goals consistently.
  • Answered provider inquiries via email, telephone and written correspondence.
  • Managed provider relations mailbox by triaging inquiries, facilitating resolution of incoming requests and forwarding requests to appropriate parties.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.

Financial/Dental Insurance Coordinator

Stanley Pediatric Dentistry (Previously Hemberger)
08.2015 - 09.2020

I was responsible for day to day operations. My main tasks included obtaining and filing all patient's insurance. Networking and aligning insurances with their TPA's to ensure highest level of re-imbursement is something I pride myself on.
Additional daily tasks:

  • Achieved revenue goals by managing accounts receivable report, insurance contracts and weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Maintained A/R goals to 3%
  • Increased yearly Production by 200,000 by implementing new office protocols and rearranging insurance PPO contracts & TPA's
  • Prepared insurance claims for submission to clearinghouses or insurance companies.
  • Referenced monthly aging reports to follow up on unpaid claims and obtain maximum reimbursement.
  • Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
  • Assist in performance reviews
  • Implement and train staff on office procedures and protocols
  • Hire and train new employees
  • Updates Patient Management System
  • Reconciled past due accounts achieving 43% reduction in outstanding invoices

Insurance Coordinator

Hemberger Pediatric Dentistry
03.2009 - 08.2015
  • Gauged production progress to inform leaders of performance concerns.
  • Presented production schedules to clinical team outlining milestones and deadlines.
  • Set up dental appointments with customers.
  • Scheduled procedures, surgeries and doctor appointments for average of 70 patients per daily.
  • Developed strong working relationships with management and executive team through effective scheduling and communication skills.
  • Coordinated front office duties, including customer service, patient scheduling and billing.
  • Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for one provider based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.

Education

Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assistant

High-Tech Institute
Kansas City, MO
01.2009

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

High School Diploma -

Harrisonville High School
Harrisonville, MO
05.2004

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Insurance coverage verification
  • Collaborative relationships
  • Data integrity
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Training & Development
  • Organization and Time management
  • Proficient Office 365
  • Conflict resolution
  • Detail Oriented
  • Credentialing Audits
  • Ability to multi-task

Timeline

Payer Relations Manager

SALT Dental Collective
03.2022 - 09.2023

Financial/Dental Insurance Coordinator

Stanley Pediatric Dentistry (Previously Hemberger)
08.2015 - 09.2020

Insurance Coordinator

Hemberger Pediatric Dentistry
03.2009 - 08.2015

Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assistant

High-Tech Institute

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Missouri Southern State University

High School Diploma -

Harrisonville High School
Jessica Spinks