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Valerie Lopez

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Dynamic Revenue Cycle Specialist with a proven track record at 4M Dental Implant Center, enhancing operational efficiency through strategic process improvements and financial analysis. Skilled in data management and customer service, I successfully implemented collection strategies that significantly reduced outstanding balances while cultivating team collaboration to optimize workflows.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Revenue Cycle Specialist

4M Dental Implant Center
Long Beach, CA
10.2021 - Current
  • Evaluated workflows to recommend efficiency and effectiveness improvements.
  • Conducted internal audits to pinpoint issues and enhance operations.
  • Reconciled monthly accounts receivable reports with system transactions, organization-wide.
  • Implemented comprehensive collection strategies to reduce outstanding balances.
  • Analyzed accounting records to identify potential discrepancies.
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely reconciliations and reporting.
  • Prepared monthly closing entries and weekly payroll reports.

Financial Administrator/Registered Dental Assistant

Steven K. Okamoto DDS Inc.
Torrance, CA
07.2017 - 07.2020
  • Acquired expertise in insurance billing and claim processing to support office operations.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continued education in management practices.
  • Liaised with patients and insurance representatives to create accurate bills and obtain payments.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage, developed financial plans for treatment schedules, and coordinated communications.
  • Executed dental billing by submitting claims and resolving denials within billing cycle timeframes.
  • Trained new team members on company policies and accounting systems to enhance operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
12-2025

AA - Psychology

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
04.2022

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
04-2022

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Data management
  • Project management
  • Process improvement
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR
  • Dental Office Management Program
  • HIPAA Orientation
  • Influential Communication Skills
  • Dental Insurance for the Financial Coordinator
  • Dental Collections

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List
  • Volunteer at 'Give a Kid a Smile'

Timeline

Revenue Cycle Specialist

4M Dental Implant Center
10.2021 - Current

Financial Administrator/Registered Dental Assistant

Steven K. Okamoto DDS Inc.
07.2017 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

California State University, Dominguez Hills

AA - Psychology

Cerritos College

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science

Cerritos College

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