Job Summary About Our Practice Established private dental practice in La Mirada is looking for an experienced, dependable, and highly organized Dental Office Manager / Billing & Treatment Coordinator to join our long-term team. This is an important position for someone who can take ownership of the business side of the practice , including office management, dental billing, insurance A/R, and treatment coordination. What You'll Do Office Management Oversee daily front-office operations and workflow Coordinate staff and scheduling Monitor production and collections Handle patient concerns and financial discussions Assist with staff training and accountability Help maintain an efficient, professional, patient-centered office Dental Billing & A/R Submit and follow up on dental insurance claims Post insurance payments and adjustments Manage insurance and patient A/R Review aging reports and actively pursue outstanding claims Handle denied, delayed, and underpaid claims Communicate with insurance companies and resolve billing issues Maintain accurate patient ledgers Treatment Coordination Present treatment plans and explain insurance estimates Discuss financial options with patients Schedule and follow up on diagnosed treatment Track unscheduled treatment and treatment acceptance Work closely with doctors and patients Supply ordering is handled by the back-office team and is not part of this position. What We're Looking For Minimum 5 years of dental office management and/or dental billing experience Strong hands-on experience with dental insurance A/R Dentrix Ascend experience strongly preferred Excellent understanding of dental insurance, EOBs, PPO plans, denials, and CDT codes Experience with treatment presentation and follow-up Excellent communication and organizational skills Professional, dependable, proactive, and detail-oriented Able to work independently and take ownership Stable employment history; no more than one year gap in employment Compensation & Benefits $30-$38/hour, depending on experience and qualifications Benefits include: Retirement plan with employer matching contributions Paid holidays Paid vacation — up to 2 weeks Family/sick leave Dental benefits at lab cost only 50% off dental treatment for immediate family members 30% off dental treatment for other family members We are looking for someone interested in a long-term position and becoming an important part of our established team. Application Questions Please answer the following questions when applying: How many years of hands-on dental billing and insurance A/R experience do you have? Which dental practice management software have you used? Please describe your experience with Dentrix Ascend, if applicable. How much of your previous position involved insurance A/R and collections? Please describe your experience handling denied, delayed, or underpaid dental insurance claims. Do you have experience presenting treatment plans and following up on unscheduled treatment? Please provide your complete employment history, including dates of employment. Have you previously worked as a dental office manager? If yes, please briefly describe your responsibilities. What hourly compensation are you seeking? Please submit a resume with a complete employment history and relevant dental management, billing/A/R, insurance, and treatment coordination experience.
Pay:
$30.00 - $39.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Paid time off Retirement plan