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Leah Worthington

Leah Worthington

Sparks,USA

Summary

Detail-oriented and dedicated administrative and customer service professional with a proven track record of effectively connecting with clients. Expertise in leveraging strong communication, active listening, and critical thinking skills to deliver tailored solutions that meet individual needs. Exceptional multi-tasking, time management, and organizational abilities ensure efficiency in fast-paced environments. Technically proficient in MS Office 365, enhancing productivity and streamlining processes.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
10
10

Customer Service/Administrative

Work History

Front Desk Coordinator

Cypress Dental
Reno, NV
01.2025 - 01.2026
  • Presented treatment plans, including financial options to patients’ satisfaction
  • Audited patient accounts, answering patient questions regarding discrepancies
  • Submitted insurance claims for past-due outstanding 60-90, and corrected claims ensuring timely reimbursement
  • Answered phones, and scheduled new patient establish care appointments
  • Coordinated patient scheduling to optimize office workflow and minimize wait times.
  • Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient patient check-in and check-out processes.
  • Implemented patient feedback systems to improve service delivery and enhance patient satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with dental staff to streamline appointment bookings and reduce scheduling conflicts.
  • Led initiatives for office efficiency, resulting in improved patient flow and reduced operational delays.

Business Associate III

Sierra Oral and Facial Surgery
Sparks, NV
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Established a positive and inviting atmosphere to enhance patient experience through timely greetings.
  • Leveraged Open Dental software to schedule new patients, manage recurring follow-ups, and coordinate emergency appointments.
  • Developed and presented comprehensive treatment plans while finalizing payment arrangements.
  • Operated multi-line phone system, efficiently managing up to 80 calls daily.
  • Engaged with new patient referrals to coordinate appointment scheduling and enhance patient onboarding.
  • Provided comprehensive responses to patient account questions to enhance customer service experience.
  • Facilitated brainstorming sessions with team members to generate effective and professional solutions for ongoing issues.
  • Provided comprehensive training and ongoing support to enhance business associates' proficiency in office tasks.
  • Utilized conflict resolution skills to manage and de-escalate patient concerns, ensuring a positive experience.

Billing Specialist

Tooth Fairy Pediatric Dental
Sparks, NV
01.2017 - 01.2018

Verified insurance coverage and submitted required claim processing documentation

  • Reduced outstanding insurance claims by 70%, generating thousands of dollars in revenue
  • Accurately entered cash, debit, and credit card payments into internet-based software, and patient accounts
  • Leveraged solid MS Excel skills to compile comprehensive, data driven reports on outstanding claims organized by patient
  • Managed patient billing inquiries and resolved discrepancies to enhance customer satisfaction.

Administrative Assistant

Michaels of Oregon
Oregon City, OR
1999 - 2006
  • Directed daily office functions to enhance operational efficiency and maintain organized filing systems.
  • Streamlined executive schedules and appointments to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Assisted in compiling reports and creating presentations.
  • Supported travel arrangements for team members. Provided logistical assistance for meetings and events.
  • Represented company at trade shows, showcasing products and gathering market insights.
  • Managed vendor relationships and coordinated logistics for sales orders.
  • Assisted in organizing and planning trade shows with various internal and external teams as well as supported logistics and coordination efforts for successful trade show participation.
  • Attended trade shows and demonstrated new product lines to prospective customers
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees through product training sessions. Supported team members in understanding product features and functionalities. Facilitated hands-on training to enhance product knowledge.
  • Managed comprehensive data entry tasks for both consumer and distributor sales orders, ensuring precision and efficiency.
  • Conducted thorough reconciliation of reports to maintain data integrity and support financial audits.
  • Assisted in taking calls via a managing multi-line phone systems taking approximately 50-100 incoming calls, internet orders and emails.

Education

Associate degree - Hospitality & Tourism

Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR
05-1996

Certification - Dental Assisting

Apollo College
Boise, ID

Skills

  • Administrative support
  • Healthcare administration
  • Insurance eligibility verification
  • Experienced in ICD-10 classification
  • Accurate payment posting
  • Claims management
  • Effective treatment management
  • Appointment coordination
  • Electronic record organization
  • Multi-line phone management
  • Accurate data entry
  • Effective listening
  • Revenue growth strategies
  • Dentrix
  • Eaglesoft
  • Open Dental
  • MS Office 365

Timeline

Front Desk Coordinator

Cypress Dental
01.2025 - 01.2026

Business Associate III

Sierra Oral and Facial Surgery
01.2024 - 01.2025

Billing Specialist

Tooth Fairy Pediatric Dental
01.2017 - 01.2018

Administrative Assistant

Michaels of Oregon
1999 - 2006

Associate degree - Hospitality & Tourism

Mt. Hood Community College

Certification - Dental Assisting

Apollo College

Other Dental Experience

  • Dental Assistant
  • Brunelli Dental Partners | Reno, NV 2019
  • South Meadow Dental and Orthodontics | Reno, NV 2018
  • Damante Ranch Dental | Reno, NV 2017