Leila Vega
Las Vegas
Summary
Versatile dental professional with experience managing front desk operations for heavily trafficked offices. Detail-oriented in chart preparation, following established protocol for records retention and security. Understands and upholds the importance of infection control and equipment care. Collaborative team member, maintaining positive communication and friendly nature.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Treatment Coordinator
Wagner Dental
08.2023 - Current
- Completed new patient registrations in software to create accurate and comprehensive records
- Performed in team leader capacity and organized all treatment and scheduling
- Researched billing issues and verified insurance coverage with a clear understanding of breakdowns and dental terminology
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy
- Explained treatment choices to patients and helped determine best options
- Laid out potential payment plans for patients
- Educated patients on dental benefits and coordinated proper payment with insurance companies
Patient Care Coordinator
Northern Edge Dentistry
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered excellent patient experiences and direct care
- Utilized phone skills to effectively schedule appointments
- Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for dental treatments and procedures
- Oversaw insurance accounts collectible, including copays and cost of completed treatment
- Reviewed x-rays to help patients determine best treatments, offering simple, clear explanations to help patients and families understand procedures
Treatment Coordinator
Pearly Whites Family Dentistry
11.2020 - 08.2021
- First point of contact for patients entering the practice
- Kept updated records of patient demographics and insurance, as well as the practice's overall performance
- Met demands of a busy office with higher than average monthly production goals
- Managed insurance accounts receivable, including copays and cost of pending treatment
- Coordinated and presented treatment, meeting and exceeding acceptance rate goals
- Managed practice's social media pages.
Education
Associate's of Science - Dental Hygiene
Mohave High School
Bullhead City, AZ07.2026
Associate's of Science - General Studies
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID12.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
California Virtual Academies
Simi Valley, CA01.2018
Skills
- Dentrix
- OpenDental
- Eaglesoft
- Treatment Planning
- Manual Dexterity
- HIPAA Compliance
- Dental/Insurance Terminology
- ADA Codes
- Data Entry
- Spreadsheets
- Professional writing skills (Basic grammar, punctuation, note-taking, email writing, editing)
- Fast, eager learner
References
- Gloria Silva, RDH, (702)-236-0496
- Cynthia Celaya, CDA, (702)-286-4803
- Lori Scott, Hygiene Coordinator, (702)-682-5457
- Dr. Chanel Nguyen, DMD, (808)-227-6296
- Dr. Rich Cannon, DMD, (702)-824-4905
Timeline
Treatment Coordinator
Wagner Dental
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Coordinator
Northern Edge Dentistry
01.2023 - 08.2023
Treatment Coordinator
Pearly Whites Family Dentistry
11.2020 - 08.2021
Associate's of Science - Dental Hygiene
Mohave High School
Associate's of Science - General Studies
Brigham Young University-Idaho
High School Diploma - undefined
California Virtual Academies
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