Ursula Gonzales
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Los Angeles, CA 90043
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OBJECTIVE Exploration of new career options and to obtain challenging and fulfilling employment
PERFORMANCE PROFILE
13 years experience as a professional dental office manager, insurance specialist, and dental assistant
Successfully created a marketing and advertising plan to increase product and service awareness
Complete knowledge of invoicing, billing, A/P and A/R, patient account resolution, and all available finance options
and programs.
Extensive background in customer service and patient care
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Burbank Glendale Dental Group Multi-Specialty Practice
Dr. Sohail Parham & Dr. Behzad Shirazi Co-owners and Practitioners Burbank, California
Manage rotating staff of 6 doctors and 10 auxiliary staff. Complete knowledge of HMO, PPO, Capitation, Indemnity,
CCS, Medi-Cal, and Denti-cal policies and procedures. Working knowledge of MS XP, Excel, Outlook, Eaglesoft
with Schick digital xrays, Demandforce, Nea FastAttach, E-claims, and all office machines. Staff liaison, trainer,
treatment coordinator, marketing and advertising, vendor relations. Well versed in Periodontics, Endodontics,
Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Pedodontics, and Implants. Coordinate surgical procedures with anesthesiologist.
Dental Office Manager, Direct Marketing, Treatment Coordinator September 2003 - July 2010
Joyce Fang and Abraham Cohen DDS, Santa Monica, California .
Proficient knowledge of MS Word, Office XP, Excel, Outlook, and specialized Dental Software: Dentrix with Dexis
digital xrays, Open Dental, Easy Dental. Process electronic/ paper claims, collect patient portions and deductibles,
resolve account discrepancies, supervise staff, answer multi-phone lines, and schedule treatment.
Back Cash Wrap Coordinator, March 2006-January 2008
Bath and Body Works, Culver City, California
Experienced in all aspects of customer service. Resolve discrepancies, perform returns and product
exchanges. Instruct and inspire team on how to achieve segment goals, ADS, UPT and conversions, reinforce product
knowledge, and implement new sales strategies. Balance registers at close, generate reports, and prepare deposit for
drop. Merchandising of new, existing, and seasonal products, construct effective windows displays, floor sets, and
provide an overall inviting atmosphere.
General Education, Fashion Merchandising Major Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA
Nova Institute/Everest, West Los Angeles, CA Dental Assistant Education Course
Externships one month each: USC School of Dentistry, UCLA AEGD Dental Department