Dental Insurance Coordinator

Confidential • Full-time • Edison, New Jersey, United States • $24 - $26 / hour • 2w ago

Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Dental Insurance Coordinator to join our dental practice in the beginning of 2026. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing insurance processes, verifying coverage, and ensuring accurate billing and coding. This role requires a strong understanding of finance. Must have good communication skills and excel in discussing treatment amounts and presenting various financial options. Prior dental office experience and familiarity with dental terminology are highly valued.

Duties

Review and process insurance claims to ensure accuracy and completeness
Resolve claim denials and rejections by identifying issues and implementing corrective actions
Obtaining breakdowns, calculate daily copays and collect copays
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance policies, coding standards, and industry regulations
Collaborate with clinical staff to verify patient insurance information prior to procedures
Generate reports on billing performance, outstanding claims, and reimbursement rates
Detailed with numbers and is confident presenting financial options to the patients.
Generate end of the day reports
Run monthly reports
Help to Answer phone calls and make appointments as needed

Experience

Proven experience (2 yrs minimum) in dental insurance billing
Strong understanding of dental coding (CDT codes), insurance policies, and claims processing procedures
Excellent leadership skills with prior supervisory or team management experience preferred
Proficiency in dental practice management software Dentrix and billing systems
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 31 – 37 per week

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