Dental RCM A/R Specialists

Appaloosa Dental Partners is a fast-growing Dental Support Organization (DSO) committed to operational excellence, strong clinical partnerships, and scalable growth. As we expand our footprint, we are building a high performing Revenue Cycle Management department to support our practices and drive financial health across the organization.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our growing RCM team.

Overview

The A/R Specialist is responsible for managing insurance accounts receivable across multiple dental practices.

This role focuses on claims follow-up, denial management, appeals, and ensuring timely reimbursement. The ideal

candidate is analytical, organized, persistent, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining cash flow and supporting practice performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and follow up on outstanding insurance claims to ensure timely payment
• Research and resolve denied, underpaid, or delayed claims
• Submit corrected claims and formal appeals as needed
• Identify trends in denials and provide feedback to leadership
• Work aging reports (30/60/90+ days) and maintain assigned A/R benchmarks
• Collaborate with payment posting team to reconcile discrepancies
• Coordinate with front desk teams regarding eligibility, estimates, and patient portions when needed
• Maintain accurate documentation of follow-up efforts in practice management systems
• Assist with refund review and cleanup as assigned
• Support onboarding of newly acquired practices from an A/R perspective

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental insurance A/R experience (DSO experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of dental claims lifecycle, EOBs, and payer guidelines
• Experience with denial management and appeals
• Familiarity with common dental practice management systems
• Experience with Dentrix Ascend is a plus
• Knowledge of PPO plans, coordination of benefits, and claim resubmissions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple locations and priorities

Preferred Experience

• Multi-location or DSO experience
• Experience working aging reports across several practices
• Comfort working with performance metrics and A/R KPIs

What We Offer

• Stable, in office work environment
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding DSO
• Long term career development opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person