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Joan Platt

Erwin,TN

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented dental professional with a proven track record. Knowledgeable in HIPAA compliance and insurance coverage verification, ensuring timely patient care. Recognized for exceptional customer service and maintaining confidentiality, contributing to operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Insurance Verification Specialist

Cunningham Dental
02.2024 - 03.2025
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations while managing sensitive patient information during the verification process.
  • Assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments.
  • Updated patient records with accurate, current insurance policy information.
  • Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.

Office Manager

Rebecca Nunley
01.2009 - 10.2018
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company and patient documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing patient inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate patient and financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.

Office Manager

Dental Health Group
04.1998 - 03.2008

Started as a dental assistant then promoted to an office manager. I was asked to turn around a semi failing office and then went on to open a new office. While at this office we were able to reach production bonus with in 6 months.

  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of patient and company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing patient inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate patient records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.


  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.

Education

No Degree - Dental Assisting

Tennesse 1st Dental District Dental
08-1989

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Patient confidentiality
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Insurance coverage verification
  • Eligibility determination
  • Coverage and authorizations
  • Scheduling
  • Insurance billing
  • Patient contact
  • Prior authorization processing
  • Customer service

Timeline

Insurance Verification Specialist

Cunningham Dental
02.2024 - 03.2025

Office Manager

Rebecca Nunley
01.2009 - 10.2018

Office Manager

Dental Health Group
04.1998 - 03.2008

No Degree - Dental Assisting

Tennesse 1st Dental District Dental
Joan Platt