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Sonja Shelton

Harrison,NE

Summary

Dental Office Manager at Paul Siegel Inc DDS, adept in insurance verification and patient relations. Excelled in optimizing office operations, enhancing team dynamics, and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Demonstrates exceptional follow-up skills and a commitment to confidentiality, ensuring seamless office management and patient satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Office Receptionist

Schneider Endodontics
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided patients with information about services and procedures.
  • Assisted in managing patient flow and minimizing wait times.
  • Answered phone calls and addressed patient inquiries promptly.
  • Scheduled appointments and managed calendar for dental office personnel.
  • Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Enabled smooth transitions between appointments through diligent coordination with clinical staff regarding schedule changes or delays due to emergent situations or cancellations.

Dental Office Manager

Paul Siegel Inc DDS
11.2017 - 06.2024
  • Optimized office budget by renegotiating vendor contracts.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
  • Managed a busy two doctor and four assistant team
  • scheduling
  • insurance
  • payroll
  • paid office monthly bills
  • correspondent with referring doctor's and team



Dental Office Manager

Dr. Diane Arel
04.2013 - 11.2017

managed business team

schedule appointments

treatment planning and discussing with patients

insurance approval

payroll

manage office supplies and cost

Education

Ross Senior High
01-1995

Skills

  • Insurance verification
  • Billing procedures
  • Office supply management
  • Patient scheduling
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Dental terminology
  • Calendar management
  • Follow-up skills
  • Confidentiality
  • Appointment confirmation
  • Cross-training Dental Assistant prior to Office Management
  • Radiology license up to date
  • CPR

Timeline

Dental Office Receptionist

Schneider Endodontics
06.2024 - Current

Dental Office Manager

Paul Siegel Inc DDS
11.2017 - 06.2024

Dental Office Manager

Dr. Diane Arel
04.2013 - 11.2017

Ross Senior High
Sonja Shelton