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Leslie Nuttall

Simcoe,ON

Summary

Forward-thinking professional bringing more than 30 years of experience working for fast-paced physician practices. Exceptional success driving financial improvements and revenue increases for large specialty practices. Growth of the Practice while ultimately promoting a healthy work environment for the Dentists and Staff is the main focus,

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Practice Director

SKH Dentistry
03.2023 - 11.2023
  • Focus on areas of Team Commitment & Capability, Overall Practice Management, Patient Experience/Satisfaction, Practice Financial Performance, Social Responsibility/Community Representation and Risk Management
  • Oversaw Daily and Monthly balancing of Accounts Receivable by bookkeeper, monthly processing of Accounts payable by bookkeeper, preparation and communication of payroll data with payroll provider, maintain records with payroll provider regarding increases, leave, departing team members, vacation accrual paid out. RRSP remittance for participating employees. Main liaison for business accounting firm.
  • Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions.
  • Provided outstanding support to entire staff which helped improve process flow and boosted efficiency.
  • Addressed and remedied all patient or team member issues.
  • Supervised team of 25 office personnel.
  • Consulted with Dentists on business decisions.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.

Business Manager

123 Dentist
01.2020 - 03.2023
    • Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
    • Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
    • Processed vital documentation, completed forms and obtained appropriate insurance verification and authorization for services.
    • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
    • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
    • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
    • Spearheaded recruitment and hiring process and compiled training materials for new and existing team members.

Office Manager

St. Andrews Dental
01.2007 - 01.2020
  • Built team of committed professionals; Fostered Team Engagement and Performance. Team of 28-30 professionals in a 14 operatory practice.
  • Scheduling team members, monitoring hours worked to match practice needs, providing leadership in the area of vacation ensuring existing protocol is followed and evolved as necessary. Managed computer scheduling of providers.
  • Patient Experience/Satisfaction; act as escalation point for client concerns after other avenues for resolution have been saturated. Support and Coach team members in resolution of client issues.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.

Treatment Coordinator

Provided exceptional client support in treatment planning their dental needs.

Patient education, insurance support from estimates to breakdown of coverage to maximize their benefits.

Support partners in their treatment plans allowing our clients to make the best informed decision.

Prepare and maintain supporting documents to monitor treatment acceptance

Treatment Coordinator

Dr. V. Hoy
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Laid out potential payment plans for patients.
  • Researched billing issues, scheduled appointments and verified insurance coverage.
  • Educated patients on dental benefits and coordinated proper payment with insurance companies.
  • Explained treatment choices to patients and helped determine best options.
  • Conducted interviews with patients to discuss health history, objectives and concerns

Administrative Assistant

Willow Dental Associates
01.2000 - 12.2003
    • Provided clients with exceptional support upon their dismissal from the clinic, treatment explanation, insurance support, estimates
    • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitor
    • Supported the partners with managerial recommendations, and role restructuring.

Dental Assistant

Dr. J. Blackmore
01.1995 - 01.2000


  • Assisting in a fast paced General Anesthesia office, working closely with the dentist and RN to provide the best care for our patients.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments procedures daily.

Dental Assistant

Dental Anesthesia Associates
01.1991 - 01.1994
  • Clinic lead in a fast paced Dental Anesthesia Clinic, supporting all partners in their day.
  • Assisted specialist as they were scheduled Endo and Perio
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed and six-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments procedures daily.

Dental Assisting Instructor

Toronto School of Business
01.1990 - 01.1991
    • Monitored student growth and learning through hands-on activities and exams.
    • Supervised student training in dental offices and classroom settings.
    • Planned demonstrations for students to expand upon lecture topics.
    • Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
    • Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
    • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
    • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.

Dental Assistant

Dr. B. Locke
01.1989 - 01.1991
    • Assisted in a General Anesthesia Dental Office, fast paced and diverse
    • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
    • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
    • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
    • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.

Education

Dental Practice Management -

ODA
12.1993

Dental Implants -

ODA
12.1992

Dental Assisting CDA -

Toronto School of Business
06.1989

ECE -

Sheridan College
06.1987

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Resource Allocation
  • Project Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Human resources; team building, system implementation, Training and Coaching of staff
  • Patient relations
  • Organizational skills to ensure any operation issues are resolved in a professional and timely matter
  • Communicate to effectively deliver goals and direction of the practice
  • A/P and A/R, Patient account reconciliation, Collections
  • Payroll
  • Treatment Planning for up to 5 dentists in 1 practice, Cerec, Invisalign, Pin Hole and Alloderm Grafting, Crown and Bridge, Implants Crown/Bridge/Denture supported, Basic Dentistry
  • Insurance submission for treatment, estimates, follow up, conflict resolution, WSIB
  • Dental Software: Abeldent, Tracker, Cleardent, Dentrix, Power Practice, Live DDM Dental

Certification

  • CDA
  • ODA Dental Practice Management Course
  • WHIMIS
  • IPAC
  • Harassment
  • CPR/First Aid

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Practice Director

SKH Dentistry
03.2023 - 11.2023

Business Manager

123 Dentist
01.2020 - 03.2023

Office Manager

St. Andrews Dental
01.2007 - 01.2020

Treatment Coordinator

Dr. V. Hoy
01.2005 - 01.2007

Administrative Assistant

Willow Dental Associates
01.2000 - 12.2003

Dental Assistant

Dr. J. Blackmore
01.1995 - 01.2000

Dental Assistant

Dental Anesthesia Associates
01.1991 - 01.1994

Dental Assisting Instructor

Toronto School of Business
01.1990 - 01.1991

Dental Assistant

Dr. B. Locke
01.1989 - 01.1991

Dental Practice Management -

ODA

Dental Implants -

ODA

Dental Assisting CDA -

Toronto School of Business

ECE -

Sheridan College
Leslie Nuttall