Dental Office Manager
CurrentProcess Improvement Projects: Head process improvement projects that enhance office systems, operations, and information management.- Electronic Health Records (EHR): Guided transition to new EHR system, reviewing audit logs and performing quality assurance checks to uphold reporting/information accuracy. Trained 10 staff on system use to facilitate seamless adoption.- Health Information Management: Integrated new imaging application into existing EHR, leading to improved image clarity and diagnoses.- Workflow Design: Optimized patient care workflows with insurance pre-verification to increase efficiency by 20%.Financial Support: Monitor patient accounts, identifying aging balances and addressing insurance payment issues.- Data Analysis: Perform detailed analyses as part of the insurance verification process. Recommends options for additional coverage or payment plans, allowing patients to make informed decisions.- Driving Results: Achieved 25% reduction in outstanding balances, significantly improving the clinic's financial health.Organizational Skills, Clinical Operations and Efficiency Optimization: Manage scheduling for 90 patient appointments per week, driving efficiency while accommodating last-minute adjustments. Instituted new processes to verify patient contact information, leading to more efficient scheduling.Client Relations and Patient Outcomes: Build working relationships with patients, providers, and specialists. Coordinate timely and accurate transfer of information to support high-quality patient outcomes.Communication and Regulatory Compliance: Address patient inquiries/concerns, ensuring resolutions align with company policies, healthcare regulations, and dental board standards.U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Handle confidential health information with discretion, adhering to HIPAA regulations.Onboarding: Onboarded new dentist and recommended courses to build her confidence.