Judaea Diaz
Dallas,TX
Summary
Professional culinary enthusiast equipped with hands-on kitchen experience and passion for culinary arts. Strong team collaborator with focus on achieving consistent results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in food preparation, kitchen safety, and culinary techniques, with keen eye for presentation and flavor. Known for reliability and positive attitude, contributing effectively to fast-paced and dynamic kitchen environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Server
Ventana By Buckner Senior Living
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with chefs to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies for individual guests, resulting in satisfied customers who felt valued and cared for.
- Set up dining areas according to established guidelines, creating an inviting atmosphere for patrons.
- Maintained detailed knowledge of menu offerings, enabling accurate answers to customer questions and informed recommendations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.
- Contributed to team success by effectively communicating with coworkers and management about customer needs and preferences.
- Assisted with dishwashing duties when necessary, contributing to overall cleanliness and efficiency in the kitchen area.
Accounts Payable Central Supply
Golden Acres Rehab & Living
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Scan and Input Invoices for Processing of Payments
- Make and Receive Calls for Account Status Updates
- Set Up Vendor Accounts along with requesting W-9 forms
- Work and communicate with clients and customers regarding accounts and past due balances
- Providing quality goods and supplies on consistent basis for Nursing, Therapy, and Wound Care
- Making sure Oxygen and Concentrator Equipment is at adequate levels.
Customer Service Advocate
New York Life Insurance Co
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Processed Short Term Disability & FMLA Claims
- Assisted High Call Volume Calls
- Providing Excellent Customer Care & Knowledgeable Responses to Diverse Questions
- Remote Access and Webinar Training
- HIPAA Training
- Obtained Medical Records Info and Leave of Absence Reports
- Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
Patient Care Representative
Family Medicine and Associates Of Texas
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Patient Registration
- Insurance Verification
- Scheduling Appointments
- Collecting Copays and Deductible Amounts
- Entering ICD-9/10 Charges and Payments
- Scanning Electronic Medical Records
- Posting Virtual Codes and Fees etc.
Medical Front Office Coordinator
Tensas Community Health Center
10.2012 - 03.2015
- Patient Registration Check In/Out Insurance Verification Collecting Copays and Deductible Amounts
- AR Reports Remittance Advices Posting Insurance Payments Mailing Statements
- Prior Authorization providing support for Medical Records Appeal Letters Collections
- Pulling Charts Scanning EMR
- Medical and Dental Billing
Dental Insurance Coordinator
Katina Beverly DDS
10.2008 - 11.2011
- Dental Insurance Verification Prior Authorization with support X-rays and Documentation.
- Posting Charges and Payments
- Medicaid Billing Claim Status AR Reports
- Discussing Dental Pre-Treatment Plans & Options
- Scheduling Full Mouth Rehab Surgeries and Prophy Treatment Appointments
- Closing Daily Batches and Monies Bank Deposits Etc.
Education
Certificate - Hospitality Management & Culinary
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Atlanta, GACulinary Essential Skills Diploma - Culinary Essentials
Remington College
Dallas, TX07-2025
Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding
Nevada Career Institute
Las Vegas, NV12.2002
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Experienced in ICD-9/10
- Diagnostic Codes HCPCS PDR
- HCFA 1500 Forms
- Entering and Posting Medical and Dental Codes
- Knowledge of Most EMR Software’s (E-clinicals 10, EHS-Greenway, Alter Office, Medical Manager, Dentrix, Dexis X-ray and Centricity)
- The Ability to Multitask High Volume Patient Customer
- Care and Express Core Values
- Leadership Team Player Performance
Accomplishments
Culinary Essentials Diploma, Commercial Drivers License Class B Professional Driver, Certified Medical Biller and Coder.
Certification
Certified Cook, Food Handlers Certificate, Safe Serve, Certified Medical Biller and Coder.
Timeline
Culinary Server
Ventana By Buckner Senior Living
03.2025 - Current
Accounts Payable Central Supply
Golden Acres Rehab & Living
07.2023 - 01.2024
Customer Service Advocate
New York Life Insurance Co
11.2020 - 07.2022
Patient Care Representative
Family Medicine and Associates Of Texas
12.2019 - 03.2020
Medical Front Office Coordinator
Tensas Community Health Center
10.2012 - 03.2015
Dental Insurance Coordinator
Katina Beverly DDS
10.2008 - 11.2011
Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding
Nevada Career Institute
Certificate - Hospitality Management & Culinary
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Culinary Essential Skills Diploma - Culinary Essentials
Remington College
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