Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Dental Insurance Coordinator, where your expertise will be vital in streamlining insurance processes and ensuring seamless patient experiences. In this energetic role, you will manage insurance verifications, handle dental coding, and coordinate with insurance providers to optimize coverage for our patients. Your proactive approach will contribute to the efficiency of our dental practice and enhance patient satisfaction through precise billing and claims management.
Insurance coordination experience is required for this position.
Responsibilities
- Verify patient insurance coverage accurately by reviewing policies and contacting insurance companies.
- Process dental insurance claims using appropriate CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) and ICD (International Classification of Diseases) coding, including ICD-9 and ICD-10 classifications.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations by maintaining the confidentiality and security of all medical records and patient information.
- Collaborate with dental staff to review treatment plans and determine insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Follow up on unpaid or denied claims promptly to facilitate timely reimbursements.
- Maintain detailed records of insurance verifications, claims submissions, and correspondence for audit purposes.
- Stay updated on managed care policies, insurance plan changes, and coding updates to ensure accurate billing practices.
Requirements
- Proven experience in Dental office.
- Strong knowledge of Dental Claims processes.
- Familiarity with HIPAA compliance standards to protect patient privacy.
- Experience with dental coding.
- Demonstrated ability to verify insurance benefits and process claims efficiently.
- Office experience that includes handling Dental records, insurance verification, and billing procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all documentation. Join us in a role that combines your passion for healthcare administration with your expertise in insurance coordination! We’re committed to supporting your professional growth while delivering exceptional service to our patients through efficient insurance management practices.
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person