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Kerri Shepherd

Summary

Organized Dental Receptionist providing detailed customer service and scheduling support. Well-versed liaison between patients, dentist and insurance providers, coding appropriately and managing coverage plans. Dynamic Dental Receptionist with experience managing front desk operations for heavily trafficked offices. Detail-oriented in chart preparation, following established protocol for records retention and security. Collaborative team member, maintaining positive communication and friendly nature.

Work History

Dental Receptionist

Dental Clinic
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Scheduled, rescheduled, and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
  • Provided excellent customer service to create positive experiences and build patient trust.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Completed new patient registrations in software to create accurate and comprehensive records.
  • Communicated with insurance companies to dispute unpaid claims and verify patient coverages.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Greeted visitors and patients to determine needs, check appointments, and direct accordingly.
  • Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
  • Processed medical insurance claims and payments.
  • Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
  • Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
  • Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
  • Answered phone calls and messages for physician medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.

Education

Medical Coding Certification - Medical Billing And Coding

DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL
05.2024

Certification - Nurse Aide

Penta Career Center
Perrysburg, OH
06.2006

Skills

  • Office Opening and Closing
  • Insurance Billing
  • Electronic Practice Management (EPM)
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Understanding of Confidentiality Laws
  • Issue Resolution
  • Dental Terminology
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Relations
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Data Entry
  • Phone and Email Etiquette
  • Electronic Dental Record (EDR)
  • Insurance Verification
  • Administrative Support
  • Payment Processing
  • Team Collaboration
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Patient Documentation
  • Records Management
  • Patient Services
  • Incoming Call Reception
  • Front Office Management
  • Adept at Multi-Line Phones
  • Excellent Multitasking Capability
  • Customer Service
  • Organizational Skills
  • Excellent Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Professionalism
  • Maintaining Cleanliness
  • Appointment Confirmation
  • Confidentiality
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Office Equipment Operation
  • Active Listening
  • Resourcefulness
  • Decision Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Task Prioritization
  • Record Keeping
  • Documentation Review
  • Referral Verification
  • Medical Terminology
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Basic Life Support
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Patient Assessment
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Patient Care
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Compassionate Care
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Emergency Response
  • Electronic Charting
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Transporting Patients
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Patient Lifting
  • Compassionate
  • EMR / EHR
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Compassionate Caregiver

Timeline

Dental Receptionist

Dental Clinic
11.2021 - 01.2022

Medical Coding Certification - Medical Billing And Coding

DeVry University

Certification - Nurse Aide

Penta Career Center
Kerri Shepherd