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Karissa Lopez

Victorville,CA

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience as a Senior Front Office Lead at Dr. Perry J. Damiani DMD. Proven expertise in insurance claims processing and strong organizational skills, enhancing patient relations and streamlining office operations. Adept at multitasking and training new hires, ensuring a high standard of service in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Front Office Lead

Dr. Perry J. Damiani DMD
Apple Valley
07.2009 - Current

•Triaged phone calls from neighboring hospitals, dental offices and laboratories for mutual patients.

•Answers incoming calls from other medical facilities on multi-line telephones.

•Followed up on dental claims through insurance companies, processed payments, and explained the co-pay and

cost of procedures for patients.

•Communicated with patients in person and via phone to assist them with billing questions, plan of care, medical

releases and general concerns to ensure comprehension.

•Scheduled office visits, prepared patient charts, efficiently taking messages and acting as a liaison between

patient and physician.

•Handled patient registration, verified all patient information and benefits, and verified preauthorizations.

•Organized records before scheduled office appointments.

•Conducted routine office maintenance tasks to promote a professional environment.

•Adapted quickly to new software systems for improved data entry and retrieval processes.

Sales Associate

Bath & Body Works
Victorville, CA
05.2006 - 02.2011

•Assisted customers in product selection, ensuring a positive shopping experience.

•Processed transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.

•Collaborated with team members achieve daily sales targets and enhance store performance.

•Conducted inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize discrepancies.

•Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.

•Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

Education

Billing And Coding Front Office Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding

West Coast College
Victorville, CA
12.2008

High School Diploma - General Studies

Victor Valley High School
Victorville, CA
06.2006

Skills

  • Strong organization
  • Reception duties
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Document preparation
  • Customer service
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Training new hires
  • Office organization
  • Insurance verification
  • Sensitive information handling
  • Patient relations
  • Collecting on collection accounts
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Insurance claims processing
  • Billing processing
  • Self motivation

Timeline

Senior Front Office Lead

Dr. Perry J. Damiani DMD
07.2009 - Current

Sales Associate

Bath & Body Works
05.2006 - 02.2011

Billing And Coding Front Office Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding

West Coast College

High School Diploma - General Studies

Victor Valley High School
Karissa Lopez