Dental Biller

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

• Must understand insurance eligibility, benefits, and yearly calendar maximums. Must know how to check this information independently.
• Must have experience with electronic clearing houses, preferably DentalXchange.
• Must have thorough knowledge of dental CDT codes.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in dental billing

We are looking for a candidate with active dental billing and insurance experience who does not need to be trained how to bill or check eligibility. We require that the candidate already have experience in these tasks. Thank you!

<Job Summary>
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Dental Biller, where you will serve as a vital link between patients and our dental practice. In this role, you will send out claims and pre-treatment estimates. You may also be asked to help with coordinating treatment plans, verifying insurance benefits, ensuring smooth scheduling, accurate insurance processing, and facilitating seamless communication to enhance patient experience.

<Responsibilities>

• Handle all aspects of Front desk, dental billing, including submitting claims, processing payments, and managing accounts receivable
• Verify daily insurance coverage and benefits for patients, including PPO insurances, HMO, Denti-Cal and Medi-Cal
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with billing and coding regulations
• Follow up on outstanding claims and resolve any billing issues or discrepancies in a timely manner
• Maintain detailed and organized billing records
• Collaborate with the dental team to ensure efficient and effective billing processes
• Work closely with patients to explain treatment costs, obtain necessary authorizations, and collect payments.
• Manage appointment scheduling using dental practice management software, ensuring efficient flow of patient visits.
• Review and process insurance claims with accurate CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) and ICD (International Classification of Diseases) coding to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, financial options, and insurance procedures with clear communication and compassionate service.
• Facilitate pre-authorization requests, treatment plan presentations, and follow-up on outstanding payments or documentation needs.
• Maintain accurate medical records, documentation review, and health information management in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Provide exceptional front desk support by answering multi-line phone systems, managing patient intake, and performing clerical tasks such as filing and data entry using Microsoft Office tools.

<Requirements>

• Knowledge of dental terminology and the dental billing processes.
• Previous dental office billing experience is required; familiarity with online billing systems, such as DentalXChange is highly valued.
• Proficiency in insurance verification procedures including Medicare, ICD-10/ICD-9 coding, CPT coding, and care plan documentation.
• Exceptional customer service skills with professional phone etiquette and the ability to handle multi-line phone systems confidently.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus (English and Spanish)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person