Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Personal Information
Timeline
Generic

Melena Love

Portland

Summary

I am seeking a position where I can bring immediate value and strengths whilst developing my current skills further.

Seasoned Practice Manager with a proven track record enhancing operational efficiency and leading clinical improvement initiatives. Skilled in Practice Management, I excel in optimizing workflow and revenue cycle management. Demonstrated success in leveraging leadership and proficiency to exceed objectives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Practice Manager

Columbia Oral Surgery and Implants
Portland
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided leadership and guidance to the office team staff and Dr's. Managed daily practice operations to optimize goals and objectives.
  • Oversaw all aspects of day-to-day practice operations including front desk reception, appointment scheduling, billing and coding, insurance verification.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss operational issues and ensure proper communication between departments.
  • Resolved escalated customer service issues in a timely manner while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
  • Multi-location Managment

Practice Manager

Columbia River Dentistry
Portland
11.2021 - 07.2023

General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Implants and Ortho Dr Moved to another state - Office closed.

Oversaw all aspects of day-to-day practice operations including front desk reception, appointment scheduling, billing and coding, insurance verification.

Billing Manager

Oakmont Family Dental
Eugene
06.2017 - 10.2021
  • Company Overview: General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Implants and Ortho, Multiple Location Management
  • Managed and supervised billing department staff, including training, evaluation, and workflow distribution.
  • Researched complex billing issues using internal resources and external sources as needed.
  • Monitored delinquent accounts and worked with collections department if necessary.
  • Investigated unapplied payments or credits to determine appropriate application method.
  • Developed and implemented billing procedures to ensure accurate data entry and timely payment collection.
  • Participated in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency within the department.
  • Covered Front Office - Helped train staff, check in and check out, schedule, phones, patient interaction, reports.

Front Desk Receptionist

Eugene Kids Dentist
Eugene
12.2015 - 06.2017
  • Maintained client accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance while handling confidential patient information.
  • Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
  • Verified, updated and entered patient information into system.

Front Desk Receptionist

Smile Keepers Dental (Gentle Dental)
Eugene
10.2014 - 12.2015
  • Responded to inquiries from patients regarding their accounts or dental services offered.
  • Managed front office customer service, appointment management, billing and administration tasks to streamline workflow.
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history from patients.
  • Verified, updated and entered patient information into system.

Education

Master's degree - Public Health

Benedictine University

Bachelors of Arts -

Graceland University
Lamoni, IA

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Clinical improvement initiatives
  • Practice Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Revenue cycle management
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Schedule management
  • Accounts Payable
  • ICD-10
  • Marketing
  • Insurance Verification
  • Open Dental
  • Workflow optimization
  • Eaglesoft
  • Dentrix
  • CPS
  • WinOMS
  • Sales
  • Budgeting
  • Excellent communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • QuickBooks
  • Paycom
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Analysis skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • EMR Systems
  • Employment & labor laws

Certification

BLS Certification, 2024

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Practice Manager

Columbia Oral Surgery and Implants
08.2023 - Current

Practice Manager

Columbia River Dentistry
11.2021 - 07.2023

Billing Manager

Oakmont Family Dental
06.2017 - 10.2021

Front Desk Receptionist

Eugene Kids Dentist
12.2015 - 06.2017

Front Desk Receptionist

Smile Keepers Dental (Gentle Dental)
10.2014 - 12.2015

Master's degree - Public Health

Benedictine University

Bachelors of Arts -

Graceland University
Melena Love