Experienced healthcare administrative professional with strong communication, organization, and customer-service skills across dental, primary care, specialty, and telehealth settings. Skilled in scheduling, patient registration, referrals, insurance verification, billing, authorizations, EMR and Dentrix systems, and treatment-plan coordination. Trusted to maintain confidentiality, resolve issues, and support efficient patient flow while building rapport with patients and staff.
Work History
Dental Business Assistant
3 Months
Mirada Market Dental Care | 07.2026 - Current
Streamline front desk workflows, improving check-in, check-out, and patient communication processes.
Maintain accurate provider schedules and patient records using dental software such as Dentrix, supporting efficient daily office operations.
Process insurance claims and follow-ups, verify benefits, explain coverage, and manage accounts receivable and payments to support timely reimbursement.
Review treatment plan fees and financial payment options with patients, improving understanding of care costs and available arrangements.
Referral Specialist
3 Months
Premier Community Healthcare Group | 04.2026 - 07.2026
Coordinated patient referrals, verified specialist requirements, and ensured complete documentation for timely processing.
Processed referrals accurately and efficiently by entering data into the practice management system and tracking required documentation.
Communicated with patients, providers, and insurance carriers to resolve referral issues and clarify next steps.
Generated referrals, request insurance authorizations, submit clinical documentation, and forward approvals to specialty providers to facilitate scheduled care.
Maintained referral workflow by scanning documentation into patient charts, closing expired referrals, following up on pending cases, and communicating disruptions affecting patient flow.
Medical Receptionist
6 Months
Zephyrhills Family Practice and Geriatric Care | 09.2025 - 03.2026
Verified insurance coverage and updated demographic records for accurate patient registration.
Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing patient flow across family practice and geriatric visits.
Maintained accurate electronic medical records by updating patient demographics and medical history while protecting confidential information under HIPAA regulations.
Coordinated patient referrals and obtain authorizations through insurance portals, supporting timely access to other healthcare facilities and specialists.
Collaborated with the medical billing department to resolve insurance claims and billing discrepancies while providing administrative support through filing, scanning, and mail management.
Telehealth Patient Service Representative
1 Year 4 Months
Premier Community Healthcare Group | 10.2021 - 02.2023
Verified insurance eligibility and coverage prior to appointments for patients
Facilitated telehealth access by transferring patients to the Teladoc platform, confirming Phreesia pre-registration, and troubleshooting connection issues.
Checked in patients for virtual appointments using multiple computer screens, enabling providers to conduct scheduled visits efficiently.
Completed post-visit workflows by checking out patients, scheduling future appointments, posting provider charges, and faxing or mailing completed orders.
Participated in ongoing training programs related to HIPAA compliance, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on regulatory requirements.
Verified insurance eligibility through online websites and carrier calls, supporting accurate billing preparation and patient coverage confirmation.
Managed patient check-in, scheduling, and front desk communications with accuracy and professionalism.
Selected appropriate CPT, ICD, and procedure codes on fee slips and electronically submit claims, promoting accurate reimbursement processing.
Posted and reconciled patient and payer payments while contacting patients and mailing monthly statements for outstanding balances.
Performed end-of-day reports and balance cash, checks, and credit cards while using Microsoft Office Suite for administrative business operations.
Patient Care Assistant/New Patient Coordinator
2 Years 5 Months
Crystal Coast Pain Management | 01.2018 - 06.2020
Greeted and registered patients according to established protocols, creating an organized and professional first point of contact.
Coordinated patient intake by assisting with forms, medical insurance documentation, billing information, co-payments, and past-due balances.
Maintained accurate patient records and safeguard privacy and confidentiality while informing patients of medical office procedures and policies.
Scheduled appointments, hospital admissions, tests, scans, and outside appointments while moving patients through visits as scheduled.
Supported clinical and administrative operations by obtaining external medical reports, responding to information requests, managing correspondence and supplies, and maintaining a clean reception area.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland-University College | Okinawa, Japan | 05.2006
Skills
Customer Service
Appointment Scheduling
Medical Terminology
Accurate Data Entry
Professional Communication
Insurance Verification
Electronic Medical Records
Multitasking & Time Management
HIPAA Compliance & Patient Confidentiality
Office Administrative Tasks
Timeline
Dental Business Assistant
Mirada Market Dental Care
07.2026 - CurrentRead More
Referral Specialist
Premier Community Healthcare Group
04.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Medical Receptionist
Zephyrhills Family Practice and Geriatric Care
09.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Telehealth Patient Service Representative
Premier Community Healthcare Group
10.2021 - 02.2023Read More
Front Desk Assistant/Billing
Lakeside Sports Chiropractic Center & Motorsports Rehab
10.2020 - 07.2021Read More
Patient Care Assistant/New Patient Coordinator
Crystal Coast Pain Management
01.2018 - 06.2020Read More
University of Maryland-University College
Associate of Arts from Business Administration And Management