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Joshua Cantrell

Spartanburg,SC

Summary

Dedicated and personable dental professional with experience in patient coordination, front office management, and insurance verification in fast-paced dental and oral surgery settings. Skilled in creating a welcoming environment, managing schedules, and streamlining workflows to support efficient, compassionate patient care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Associate

Family Dental Health of Brushy Creek
Greenville, SC
12.2025 - Current

• Verified and accurately linked dental insurance information within patient records, ensuring benefits were current and properly applied.
• Coordinated and presented treatment plans, including financial agreements, payment options, and cost breakdowns for patients.
• Educated patients on surgical procedures, sedation options, and pre- and post-operative care instructions.
• Managed patient check-in and check-out while scheduling future appointments to maintain efficient office flow.

Patient Navigator

Rockcliff Oral Surgery
Hendersonville, NC
07.2025 - 12.2025

• Coordinated pre- and post-operative appointments, surgical scheduling, and insurance authorizations.
• Educated patients on oral surgery procedures, anesthesia options, and recovery instructions.
• Verified insurance benefits, obtained prior authorizations, and provided accurate financial estimates.
• Maintained detailed patient records, surgical notes, and referral documentation in compliance with HIPAA standards.

Patient Specialist/ Business Associate

SC Dental Sleep and TMJ
Greenville, SC
01.2023 - 07.2025

• Managed high-volume patient communication, scheduling consultations, coordinating referrals, and preparing patients for treatment.
• Verified insurance coverage, resolved benefit inquiries, and processed payments accurately.
• Facilitated communication between providers and offices to ensure continuity of care.
• Developed patient-focused video content and testimonials to support marketing and engagement efforts.
• Implemented follow-up processes for pending treatment, improving case acceptance rates.
• Performed patient check-in and check-out while supporting efficient front office operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

North Greenville University

Skills

    Treatment Coordination & Case Presentation
    Dental & Medical Terminology
    Dental Procedures & Operative Knowledge
    Insurance Verification, Benefits Analysis & Coordination
    Medicare & VA Insurance Processing
    Patient Scheduling & Front Office Operations
    Multi-Location Referral Coordination & Provider Communication
    Social Media Marketing & Patient Engagement

Timeline

Business Associate

Family Dental Health of Brushy Creek
12.2025 - Current

Patient Navigator

Rockcliff Oral Surgery
07.2025 - 12.2025

Patient Specialist/ Business Associate

SC Dental Sleep and TMJ
01.2023 - 07.2025

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

North Greenville University