Dental Office Manager/Treatment Coordinator

Confidential • Full-time • Hazlet, New Jersey, United States • $25 - $40 / hour • 23h ago

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Dental Billing Specialist to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the entire billing process for dental services, ensuring accurate and timely submission of claims, and optimizing revenue cycle management. Your expertise will help streamline operations, improve cash flow, and enhance patient satisfaction by providing clear communication and efficient billing practices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your medical billing skills in a fast-paced dental environment, supporting both clinical teams and patients.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit dental insurance claims using electronic health record (EHR) systems and other billing software.
Review patient records to ensure accurate coding with CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), ICD-9, ICD-10, and DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) codes.
Verify insurance coverage, benefits, and eligibility prior to procedures to facilitate smooth reimbursement processes.
Follow up on unpaid or denied claims through medical collection efforts, resubmitting or appealing as necessary.
Maintain detailed and organized medical records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and confidentiality standards.
Collaborate with dental providers to clarify documentation requirements and resolve billing discrepancies promptly.
Stay updated on changes in medical coding standards, insurance policies, and billing regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Dental billing procedures specific to dental practices.
Proficiency with Dentrix in dental offices.
Experience with dental terminology related to dental procedures and treatments.
Ability to interpret and accurately code complex dental records for billing purposes.
Excellent communication skills for interacting with insurance companies, patients, and clinical staff.
Familiarity with Dental collection processes to recover outstanding balances efficiently.
Prior experience in a Dental office setting or dental practice is highly preferred. Join us as a Dental Billing Specialist and become a vital part of delivering exceptional patient care through efficient financial operations! Your expertise will help ensure our practice remains compliant, financially healthy, and focused on providing outstanding dental services to our community.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 35 per week

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