Patient Care and Insurance Coordinator Westport Dental Office Westport, CT Job Details Full-time $25

• $28 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Customer communication Insurance verification Dental receptionist Dental insurance Scanning High school diploma or GED Math Attention to detail Eaglesoft Dental office experience Full Job Description Seeking a detail-oriented and motivated professional for a full-time position in our dental office in Westport, CT.

Our office is highly efficient, fast-paced and growing. We are looking for a team member that shares our passion for delivering an exceptional standard of professionalism and customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Optimizing the schedule on a daily basis to increase efficiency and production
• Verifying dental insurance, creating insurance breakdowns and accurately calculating patient copays
• Helping patients understand and maximize their dental insurance benefits
• Following-up with insurance companies on unpaid claims
• Entering insurance check payments into dental software system and posting payments into patient accounts
• Analyzing and explaining account ledgers to patients
• Sending statements and collecting unpaid balances
• Overseeing the appointment text reminder system
• Balancing all numbers at the end of the day and verifying that all insurance claims were submitted correctly
• Handling all aspects of customer service: checking patients in and out, collecting payment, scanning and entering patient paperwork details, answering calls, making appointments, appointment recall reminders, jumping in to help colleagues whenever needed, etc.

Requirements:

• Must have prior work experience in a dental office and with insurance verification
• Polished and professional oral and written communication skills
• Excellent math skills, punctual, quick thinking and highly detail-oriented
• Must be able to multitask, stay organized and problem-solve
• High School Diploma or GED
• This is not a remote position: applicants must be physically present and able to report to work daily in our office in

Westport, Connecticut Preferred:

• Prior experience with Eaglesoft dental software

Compensation:

• Commensurate with experience and negotiable

Office Hours:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu:

8:15am-5:30pm Fri (occasional): 8:00am

• 1:00pm (flexible hours) One Sat a month: 7:45am
• 1:00pm (Only in the Spring, Fall and Winter)

Applying:

Candidates are invited to send their resume and cover letter.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00

• $28.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Are you available to work the hours mentioned in the job posting? Do you have a criminal background? Do you have a driver's license and your own car to get to and from work in Westport?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Insurance verification: 1 year (Required)

Eaglesoft:

1 year (Preferred) Dental office: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person