We are looking for an experienced Dental Billing Specialist to join our dental office. We are seeking someone who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling dental insurance claims from submission through payment.
Responsibilities include:
- Submit dental insurance claims accurately and on time
- Follow up on unpaid and outstanding insurance claims
- Work insurance accounts receivable and aging reports
- Investigate denied, rejected, and underpaid claims
- Submit corrected claims and appeals when necessary
- Verify insurance benefits and eligibility
- Obtain pre-authorizations and predeterminations when needed
- Post insurance payments and EOBs accurately
- Review patient and insurance balances for accuracy
- Communicate with insurance companies regarding claim status and payment issues
- Resolve coordination of benefits and insurance discrepancies
- Maintain accurate billing notes and documentation
- Assist with patient billing questions when necessary
- Help ensure outstanding balances are followed up on consistently
Qualifications:
- Previous dental billing experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of dental insurance terminology and claim processing
- Experience working dental insurance AR
- Familiarity with PPO plans and dental benefit breakdowns
- Comfortable communicating with insurance companies and patients
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to independently follow claims through resolution
- Experience with Denticon preferred