Susan Higgi
@susanhiggi
Dental accounts receivable specialist focused on claims follow-up, denials reduction, and cash-flow growth.
What I'm looking for
I’m a dedicated, detail-oriented dental accounts receivable professional with 25 years in the dental industry. I currently specialize in accounts receivable, billing, and claims follow-up, with a proven track record of reducing claim denials and improving cash flow.
Since starting as an AR Coordinator and Treatment Coordinator, I’ve driven a 20% increase in both production and collections, consistently surpassing 100% of collection goals. I focus on aging claims, denials, appeals, and patient billing through accurate and timely follow-ups.
Earlier in my career, I served as an Office Manager and then Practice Administrator for a pediatric dental practice, progressing from front desk scheduling coordinator to practice administrator. I supported growth—expanding to four pediatric dentists—and strengthened the practice’s financial performance through insurance verification, patient accounts, and past-due collections.
I also led key operational initiatives, including being the first to implement sedation dentistry in Jacksonville. I’ve overseen office expansions, construction, staffing, and revenue cycle improvements, bringing both technical aptitude and a commitment to personalized patient care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AR & Treatment Coordinator
Private Dental Practice
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Drove a 20% increase in production and collections and consistently exceeded 100% of collection goals by managing aging claims, denials/appeals, and patient billing to improve practice cash flow.
Office Manager
Setzer and Cochran Pediatric Dentistry
Jun 2021 - Nov 2024 (3 years 5 months)
Managed daily practice finances and operations, including QuickBooks invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, lien releases, bank reconciliations, payroll, and HR support.
Practice Administrator
Setzer and Cochran Pediatric Dentistry
Jan 1995 - Dec 2016 (21 years 11 months)
Progressed from front desk scheduling coordinator to practice administrator over 22 years, expanding to four pediatric dentists and implementing sedation dentistry in Jacksonville while overseeing office expansions, construction, staffing, and financial operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Concorde career
Trade school, Business
Completed business vocational training at Concorde Career in Tampa, Florida (trade school; some college).
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