A Billing Specialist performs administrative work at financial institutions and banks that handle bills, receipts, and invoices. Manages the status of client accounts and tracks financial records, charges, and receipts of the accounts.
Billing Coordinator All Kids Dental - 4.7 Suffolk, VA Job Details Full-time $17 - $21 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Dental receptionist Dental insurance Medical claims submission Filing patient billing claims
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Billing Coordinator Job Summary:
Our busy pediatric dental office is seeking a dedicated Billing Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for our families, ensuring a smooth and positive experience from the first phone call to the final checkout. You will play a critical role in managing the administrative lifecycle of patient care, specifically focusing on the intersection of patient relations and insurance claim accuracy.
Key Duties:
Communication:
Answering patient phone calls with a warm and professional demeanor, scheduling appointments, and addressing family inquiries.
Insurance Verification:
Performing comprehensive verification of insurance benefits for new and existing patients prior to their appointments.
Plan Management:
Accurately attaching insurance plans to patient accounts and updating coverage details to ensure precise billing.
Claims & Reimbursement:
Managing the full claims lifecycle, including preparing and submitting dental claims, tracking denials, and aggressively researching outstanding aging claims.
Payment Posting & Reconciliation:
Accurately interpreting and posting insurance payments, EOBs, and EFTs to patient ledgers, ensuring strict balancing between bank deposits and practice management software.
Data Integrity:
Ensuring all digital paperwork, medical histories, and patient updates are completed thoroughly and entered correctly into our system.
Financial Coordination:
Calculating patient portions, explaining benefits to parents, and collecting outstanding balances and co-pays at the time of service, and accurately posting all payments to patient ledgers.
The Ideal Candidate:
Possesses a warm, positive, and outgoing attitude.
Insurance Savvy:
Understands dental insurance terminology (deductibles, maximums, and co-insurance) and feels comfortable navigating insurance portals. Demonstrates strong organizational skills with high attention to detail. Has excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Is able to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Experience & Qualifications:
Previous experience in a dental office setting is preferred. Experience with billing and insurance verification and eligibility systems is highly valued. Proficiency in Open Dental and NexHealth is not required, but considered a major plus!
Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience. A supportive, collaborative team environment.
Our Mission:
We are a privately-owned office dedicated to serving the community by providing high-quality, personalized care. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for patient coordination and a knack for the details of dental insurance, we encourage you to apply today!
