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JOANNA TURNER

McLoud,OK

Summary

Highly skilled Business Assistant / Accounts Receivable enthusiastic about ensuring optimal customer service. Energetic team player with top-notch organizational skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

A/R Specialist

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health
05.2023 - 09.2025
  • Managed accounts receivable processes to ensure timely payments and reduce outstanding balances.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline invoicing procedures and enhance accuracy.
  • Led initiatives to improve collection strategies, resulting in increased cash flow.

A/R Supervisor

Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services
10.2019 - 04.2023
  • Ensures billings and receivables are correctly processed in a timely manner.
  • Addresses and corrects any discrepancies in accounts or billings.
  • Serves as a liaison between clients and clerks to negotiate acceptable payment plans.
  • Refers overdue accounts to collections.
  • Knowledge of RPMS, Moonwalk, Dentrix.
  • Knows word, excel.

Domestic Violence Advocate

CPN House of Hope
11.2018 - 10.2019
  • Respond to callers accessing the 24-hour hotline and provide services.
  • Provide information and resources to victims of domestic violence and their children.
  • Complete telephone intake with women requesting shelter.
  • Complete shelter intake and other related forms.
  • Provide/arrange transportation for clients.
  • Assist in the care and maintenance of the shelter.
  • Assist in operations requested by management.
  • Record and complete statistics as required.
  • Perform related duties as required and/or deemed necessary by management.

Business Assistant/ Chairside Assistant/ Trainer

My Dentist
10.2011 - 02.2017
  • Provide Training to all areas of staff at new office locations.
  • Worked Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Compliance and Protocols.
  • Management of Scheduling and Patient Flow for Multiple Doctors.
  • Implemented Billing and Collection Processes, Verification of Insurance Eligibility, Prior Authorization and Claim Submission.
  • Developed End of Day/Month reports: Excel Spreadsheets: Dentrix/QSI Software.
  • Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures.
  • Developed and implemented individualized dental care plans for patients.
  • Maintained clear, organized dental records and reports.

Education

Associate of Science -

OSU
Oklahoma City, Ok
05.2017

Dental Assistant - Chair-side Assisting

Metro Tech
Oklahoma City, Ok
12.1993

Skills

  • Payment plans
  • Client communication
  • Customer account reconciliation
  • Invoice processing
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service

Timeline

A/R Specialist

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health
05.2023 - 09.2025

A/R Supervisor

Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services
10.2019 - 04.2023

Domestic Violence Advocate

CPN House of Hope
11.2018 - 10.2019

Business Assistant/ Chairside Assistant/ Trainer

My Dentist
10.2011 - 02.2017

Associate of Science -

OSU

Dental Assistant - Chair-side Assisting

Metro Tech
JOANNA TURNER