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Dental Front Desk/Insurance coordinator
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What they do
A Medical Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, insurance and billing processes and medical records management. Works with physicians and other clinicians. May gather intake information from patients scheduled for appointments at an office.
$44,674 / year median in Connecticut
+16% projected growth
Job Description
A privately owned general dental practice in Farmington is seeking a detail-oriented coordinator to manage our front desk and insurance/billing operations. Responsibilities Greet patients, answer phones, and manage the daily schedule, confirmations, and hygiene recall Verify insurance eligibility and benefits before appointments Submit claims with required attachments; follow up on outstanding claims and appeal denials Post insurance (EOB/ERA) and patient payments; reconcile daily deposits Collect co-pays, send statements, and follow up on accounts receivable Present financial arrangements and payment options to patients Requirements 2+ years of dental front office experience, including insurance verification and claims Familiarity with CDT codes and PPO plan structures Experience with insurance payment posting and accounts receivable follow-up Eaglesoft experience preferred Strong attention to detail; professional and warm with patients