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Stephanie Hordge

Brownsburg,IN

Summary

Helpful Customer Experience Agent passionate about delivering exceptional customer service to promote loyal business. A pleasant demeanor and excellent problem-solving skills. Dedicated to researching and identifying complete and lasting solutions to customer problems.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Experience Agent

Zima International Inc.
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisted customers with any inquiries or complaints regarding their orders.
  • Provided technical support for customer's account related issues.
  • Resolved customer queries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify potential areas of improvement.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of company products to recommend items aligned with customer needs.
  • Documented customer interactions in internal database to maintain customer service history details.
  • Resolved customers' issues and billing discrepancies to encourage good customer relationships.
  • Utilized telephone, online chat and email platforms to deliver outstanding customer service.
  • Responded to high volume of incoming calls utilizing listening and communication skills to identify customer problems, needs and opportunities.
  • Experience using Zendesk, Kustomer and Saleforce platforms

Dental Office Manager

Zachary Held DDS/Martinez Dentistry
03.2018 - 03.2022
  • Maintained patient records, scheduled appointments, and handled billing inquiries.
  • Ensured accurate data entry of patient information into the office management system.
  • Managed all front desk operations, including phone calls and customer service inquiries.
  • Provided guidance to staff on insurance coverage and payment options for patients.
  • Developed procedures for tracking patient records and updating treatment plans as needed.
  • Coordinated with dental providers regarding patient care and scheduling needs.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner by investigating issues thoroughly.
  • Understood dental terminology and insurance benefits.
  • Accounts receivable reports. (lowering AR $100,000)
  • Followed up on outstanding insurance claims.
  • Filed insurance claims and verified that all CDT codes were correct prior to submission.
  • Increased productivity.
  • Managed 6-8 employees.

Dental Insurance Biller

Insurance Billing Outsourcing
01.2016 - 03.2018
  • Enhanced claim processing efficiency by streamlining dental insurance billing procedures.
  • Drafted, submitted, and tracked claims for reimbursement from insurance companies.
  • Analyzed rejected claims and identified errors in order to re-submit them for payment.
  • Resolved billing disputes between providers and insurers, ensuring timely payments.
  • Processed payments received from insurance companies and allocated funds appropriately.
  • Verified patient eligibility for specific treatments based on their dental plan coverage.
  • Corresponded with insurance companies via phone and email regarding claim statuses.
  • Adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential patient information.
  • Submitted claims to insurance companies.
  • Answered customer questions to maintain high satisfaction levels.

Dental Front Office Receptionist

SouthEast Family Dental
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Greeted and welcomed patients in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Answered phone calls, scheduled appointments and verified patient insurance coverage.
  • Collected payments from patients for services rendered.
  • Verified patient information to ensure accuracy of records.
  • Assisted with the preparation of documents such as medical histories, insurance forms and consent forms.
  • Provided administrative support to dental staff including filing and data entry.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries via telephone, email or in person.
  • Performed clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, scanning and mailing documents when necessary.
  • Created charts for new patients prior to their appointment date.
  • Reviewed financial policies with patients prior to treatment plans being initiated.
  • Resolved billing issues with insurance companies in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in maintaining an organized front desk area at all times.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance while handling confidential patient information.
  • Updated patient records regularly following each visit or procedure performed.
  • Checked patients in and out, verified insurance and collected co-pays to keep business administrative and financial records current.

Dental Front Office Manager

Gary V. Walton, DDS
03.2007 - 07.2013
  • Maintained patient records, scheduled appointments, and handled billing inquiries.
  • Ensured accurate data entry of patient information into the office management system.
  • Managed all front desk operations, including phone calls and customer service inquiries.
  • Provided guidance to staff on insurance coverage and payment options for patients.
  • Monitored inventory of dental supplies and placed orders when necessary.
  • Coordinated with dental provider regarding patient care and scheduling needs.
  • Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits and outlined pricing details for procedures and services
  • Resolved patient complaints in a timely manner by investigating issues thoroughly.
  • Prepared monthly reports summarizing activity within the dental practice for review by the Doctor.
  • Scheduled patient appointments and effectively handled cancellations and last-minute adjustments.
  • Hired, trained and monitored new office employees and took corrective action when necessary.

Dental Assistant

Gary V. Walton, DDS
01.2000 - 03.2007
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Prepared dental materials such as, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
  • Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.

Education

High School Diploma -

New Palestine High School
New Palestine, IN
05-1999

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting Program

Professional Careers Institute, Inc. - Houston
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Complaint Handling
  • Technical Support
  • Conflict Management
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Customer Service
  • Quality Control
  • Call Documentation
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Effective Communication
  • LiveChat Messaging

Timeline

Customer Experience Agent

Zima International Inc.
03.2022 - Current

Dental Office Manager

Zachary Held DDS/Martinez Dentistry
03.2018 - 03.2022

Dental Insurance Biller

Insurance Billing Outsourcing
01.2016 - 03.2018

Dental Front Office Receptionist

SouthEast Family Dental
01.2014 - 01.2016

Dental Front Office Manager

Gary V. Walton, DDS
03.2007 - 07.2013

Dental Assistant

Gary V. Walton, DDS
01.2000 - 03.2007

High School Diploma -

New Palestine High School

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting Program

Professional Careers Institute, Inc. - Houston
Stephanie Hordge