I am very passionate about the patient care experience, workflow efficiency, and creating a positive work culture that promotes professional growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Manager of Operations
Dr.Jim Burchett-My Child's Dentist
01.2022 - Current
Increased production by 33% while maintaining collections goal of over 90%
Analyzed each area of the patient experience to maximize doctor time, decrease waiting times, and decrease costs
Ensured compliance with industry regulations through regular audits, risk assessments, and corrective action plans.
Established performance metrics to evaluate team efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
Developed strategic partnerships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on supplies and services.
Led team meetings which led to increase morale, communication, and team productivity
Practice Manager
Homer Sedighi DMD
08.2020 - 12.2021
Developed new billing systems and reduced patient A/R over 90 days by 12%
Modified different processes within the billing cycle that reduced outgoing costs by 48%
Assisted the doctor in daily meetings with all team members to promote unity and effective communication
Created new systems to allow more efficiency with patient check in and check out
Front Desk Coordinator and Surgery Scheduler
St. Louis Pediatric Dentistry
04.2015 - 10.2017
Delivered expert administrative support each day, including processing all of the paperwork, appointment requests, and payments between three different offices
Ran end-of-day reports and batches and notified staff of necessary corrections and resolutions
Greeted guests and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process accurately
Provided assistance to patients and families pertaining to dental insurance benefits and scheduling
Delivered consults in regards to dental treatment plans with patients and their families, discussing the options to fit their needs
Established Unscheduled Downtime Procedures for office.
Registrar and Surgery Scheduler
SSM Health
08.2013 - 04.2015
Implemented a system to reduce the collection ratio by collecting and advising patients of their financial responsibility at the time of visit
Trained our team of four registrars to reduce the amount of claims errors
Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for completion prior to processing for six different specialties
Coordinated testing, labs and other diagnostic data for proper clearance prior to surgery
Communicated with patients on phone and in person to enter and update medical history in database
Verified insurance coverage and benefits and communicated directly with patient and physician for timely scheduling of clinic appointment and surgery procedure.
Education
Bachelor's of Health Care Management -
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO
05.2020
Associate of Arts -
Saint Charles Community College
St. Charles, MO
01.2018
Skills
Active Listening
Adaptability
Decision Making
Multi-Tasking
Customer Service
Team Work
Timeline
Practice Manager of Operations
Dr.Jim Burchett-My Child's Dentist
01.2022 - Current
Practice Manager
Homer Sedighi DMD
08.2020 - 12.2021
Front Desk Coordinator and Surgery Scheduler
St. Louis Pediatric Dentistry
04.2015 - 10.2017
Registrar and Surgery Scheduler
SSM Health
08.2013 - 04.2015
Bachelor's of Health Care Management -
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Associate of Arts -
Saint Charles Community College
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