Dental Insurance Coordinator Zar Dental Consulting Alexandria, VA Job Details Full-time $26 - $30 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Insurance verification Medical insurance coverage verification Medical office experience Health insurance policy knowledge Dental insurance Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics Full Job Description Overview The Insurance Coordinator plays a vital role in managing and coordinating insurance-related processes within a dental setting. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can navigate dental coding, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of dental terminology and experience in a dental office environment. Primarily responsible for coordinating patients care. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to, enabling communications between doctors and patients, helping to build and maintain a doctor/hygiene schedule, assist with patient inquiries, including insurance questions, organize and present patient treatment plans with financial obligations and get patient agreement. May also be required to assist with general front office duties and other requests of the doctors and office manager. Duties Manage the submission of insurance claims and follow up on outstanding claims to ensure timely processing. Verify patient insurance coverage and eligibility prior to appointments. Maintain accurate and organized dental records in compliance with HIPAA standards. Assist patients with understanding their insurance benefits and coverage options. Stay updated on changes in insurance policies, procedures, and regulations affecting the dental industry. Conduct patient consultation Calculate fees for treatment based on various fee schedules Assist patients with financing options, insurance questions and treatment concerns Maintain and use tickler file and delayed treatment file Notify patients when pre-estimates come back and schedule appointments after making proper financial arrangements Prepare in advance treatment consent forms, including surgical, endodontic, and general consents Record chart entries from phone or in-person conversations when appropriate Manage doctor charts for treatment plans, treatment conferences, letters and phone calls Prepare financial treatment plans and present plan options to patient at end of their appointment Assist with consultation appointment as directed by doctor—for example, treatment coordinator should be in the room with the doctor and patient for all or part of the consultation appointment Make all financial arrangements with the patient after doctor has left the consultation room Insurance Update insurance information on all patients at all times Organize supporting materials for claim forms, such as radiographs or written narratives, as directed by doctor Posts and monitors correct treatment codes for billing insurance Verify patients b Qualifications Proven experience in a dental office setting is required. Strong understanding of dental coding practices. Familiarity with insurance claim submissions. Knowledge of dental terminology and HIPAA compliance requirements. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, providers, and insurance companies. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Are you familiar/proficient with Open Dental software?

Experience:

Insurance verification: 3 years (Required) Dental billing: 3 years (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Alexandria, VA 22310: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person