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Dental Billing Specialist
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Golden Age Dental Care
Fullerton, CA (In Person)
$45,760 Salary, Full-Time
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Dental Billing Specialist Golden Age Dental Care - 3.9 Fullerton, CA Job Details Full-time From $22 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Teamwork Collaboration Attention to detail Organizational skills Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) Full Job Description Company Overview Golden Age Dental Care is dedicated to providing high-quality portable dental services directly to older adults in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and community settings. Our mission is to enhance health and well-being through compassionate, patient-centered oral care, supported by a team committed to innovation, teamwork, trust, and efficiency. Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Dental Billing Specialist to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess strong medical billing and coding expertise, particularly in dental insurance claims processing. As a Dental Billing Specialist, you will be responsible for managing billing procedures, ensuring accurate claim submissions, and facilitating effective communication with insurance providers and patients to optimize revenue flow. Duties Prepare and submit dental insurance claims using appropriate coding standards such as CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), ICD-9, ICD-10, and DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) classifications. Review medical records and documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness for billing purposes. Verify patient insurance coverage and eligibility prior to procedures. Follow up on unpaid or denied claims through effective medical collection practices. Maintain detailed records of billing activities within EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems. Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure proper documentation of procedures and diagnoses. Stay current with updates in medical coding regulations, including ICD coding changes and advancements in medical terminology. Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and privacy standards during all billing processes. Experience Proven experience in medical billing within a dental or healthcare setting, with a strong understanding of medical coding including CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, and DRG systems. Familiarity with dental-specific billing practices and insurance claim submission processes. Knowledge of medical office operations and experience working with EMR/EHR systems. Strong understanding of medical terminology, medical records management, and healthcare compliance standards. Prior experience in medical collection efforts is preferred. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail to ensure accuracy in billing procedures. Effective communication skills for coordinating with insurance companies, patients, and clinical staff. Join our team as a Dental Billing Specialist to contribute directly to delivering essential oral health services while ensuring smooth financial operations that support our mission of improving quality of life for older adults through compassionate care.