Financial Coordinator / Dental Billing Specialist handling insurance claims, payment posting, estimations, and accounts receivable for dental practices. Works through discrepant claims, benefit-plan questions, and balance follow-up for 121+ accounts to keep billing accurate and current. Uses careful documentation and policy knowledge to protect revenue and support patient billing clarity.
Work History
Financial Coordinator / Dental Billing Specialist
6 Years 3 Months
LWSS Family Dentistry | 05.2020 - Current
Conducted financial consultations with new and existing patients to clarify treatment plans and payment options
Manage and maintain the payment options and policies for patients to uphold the practice’s financial integrity
Maintained policies for dental benefit plans and educated patients on their benefits to enhance understanding
Track patient accounts receivable and outstanding balances to ensure timely payment
Billed dental insurance, posted payments, and calculated claim estimations.
Oversaw and tracked dental benefit plan accounts receivable while following up on claims to ensure timely resolution
Maintain practice’s policies on working with dental benefit plans and be prepared to educate patients on their dental benefits
Maintain files and accounting records as well as generate accounts receivable reports
Processed insurance claims efficiently, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
Administrative Intern
2 Months
Sentara Rehabilitation and Care Residence | 01.2019 - 03.2019
Delivered non-clinical support in clinic environment, enhancing patient experience through execution of complex administrative tasks that supported patient care delivery.
Optimized patient communication processes and documentation systems to enhance referral and pre-authorization management.
Provided administrative support for community operations, including scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence, and maintaining notes, minutes, and files.
Maintained open communication with local hospitals and referral sources
Led tours to prospective residents
Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends
Received training in EPIC electronic health record system and myUnity / Vision electronic resident management program
Administrative Support Coordinator
2 Years 7 Months
Henkel Australia, Schwarzkopf Professional | 07.2012 - 02.2015
Managed 90 salon and retail accounts, maintaining market share and executing new product launches
Conducted New Client Acquisitions and Account management including regular face to face communication
Leveraged knowledge of company services, familiarity with industry competitors and persuasive communication style to prevent customers from ending or downgrading services
Applied consultative approach and established script responses to overcome customer objections
Sold in-cycle deals to existing clients and assisted with retail training
Leveraged knowledge of company services and industry competitors to retain customers and prevent service downgrades
Compiled and analyzed loan loss report data for senior management, providing insights on portfolio performance
Sales Account Executive
1 Year
Australian Radio Network, Mix 101.1 | 01.2011 - 01.2012
Enhanced brand visibility through effective salesmanship and fostered long-term client relationships
Branded products through effective salesmanship and maintained long-term relationships with clients
Researched potential clients and markets to prepare for appointments
Boosted brand awareness, implemented promotional campaigns and employed sales tactics
Coordinated trade shows and developed marketing collateral to engage potential customers
Senior Account Executive
3 Years
Instant Rockstar | 01.2008 - 01.2011
Enhanced account management by anticipating competitive threats and implementing proactive solutions
Developed and managed plans to grow territory through improved customer satisfaction, brand awareness, and SWOT analysis
Created and executed plans to expand territory focused on customer satisfaction and brand awareness
Strengthened customer relationships with proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs
Liaised between clients and support team to resolve issues quickly and effectively
Cultivated customer relationships through proactive collaboration and attentive management of needs
Manager Of Customer Service
1 Year 3 Months
ALDO Shoes | 10.2006 - 01.2008
Trained staff on effective strategies for managing challenging customer interactions
Educated staff on strategies for handling challenging situations
Analyzed stock levels and customer sales data, identifying trends and presenting insights to senior management for informed operational decision-making
Visual Merchandiser Sales Floor Manager
2 Years 8 Months
ALDO Shoes | 01.2004 - 09.2006
Managed quality assurance program including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
Emphasized punctuality and maintained outstanding attendance, consistently arriving ready to work
Negotiated employee agreements to clarify directions and resolve conflicts, enhancing team communication and performance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
ECPI University | Virginia Beach
Majored in Healthcare Administration, Graduated Summa cum laude
Member of Golden Key International Honor Society
Keynote Speaker “Never Too Old For Technology” seminar offered through Senior Services of South-eastern Virginia
Senior Advocate Lifelong Learning Institute (SALLI) Project Manager/Curriculum Developer
Skills
Insurance verification
Patient registration
HIPAA compliance
Accounts receivable
Customer service
Treatment plan presentation
Microsoft office
Excel
Outlook
Payment posting
Dental benefits coordination
Dentrix
CDT coding
Insurance credentialing
Claim denials management
Patient statement preparation
Appeals documentation
Accomplishments
Introduced accounting procedures and stronger financial controls to improve financial reporting.
Managed patient accounts and communicated outstanding balances to control accounts receivable.
Wrote standardized procedures for insurance billing, claims denial and issue resolution.
Follow up on previously unpaid claims by referencing aging reports and appealing insurance denials
Improved office workflow by introducing revamped policies and procedures.
Processed insurance claims and quickly addressed denials.
Timeline
Financial Coordinator / Dental Billing Specialist
LWSS Family Dentistry
05.2020 - CurrentRead More
Administrative Intern
Sentara Rehabilitation and Care Residence
01.2019 - 03.2019Read More
Administrative Support Coordinator
Henkel Australia, Schwarzkopf Professional
07.2012 - 02.2015Read More
Sales Account Executive
Australian Radio Network, Mix 101.1
01.2011 - 01.2012Read More
Senior Account Executive
Instant Rockstar
01.2008 - 01.2011Read More
Manager Of Customer Service
ALDO Shoes
10.2006 - 01.2008Read More
Visual Merchandiser Sales Floor Manager
ALDO Shoes
01.2004 - 09.2006Read More
ECPI University
Bachelor of Science from Healthcare Administration