Dental Billing Specialist 3

Responsibilities

• Reviewing patient bills for accuracy, collects and completes any missing patient information.
• Reviewing patient accounts and determining appropriate billing distributions
• Preparing, reviewing and transmitting claims, including electronic claim processing.
• Following up on unpaid claims within standard billing cycle timeframe.
• Checking each insurance payment for accuracy and compliance with contract discount.
• Calling insurance companies to verify eligibility of patientís dental coverage
• Submitting Preauthorization to various insurance companies for patients services to be rendered.
• Identifying and billing secondary or tertiary insurances.
• Collecting co-pays, issues receipts, post payments and reconciles receipts.
• Performing accurate data entry.
• Other tasks that may required by client.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience as a medical biller, preferably in dental practice.
• Experience in using Dentrix is required.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with ADA codes, claims and dental terminologies will be advantageous.
• High-level interpersonal skills with a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to work with sensitive patient information while maintaining the confidentiality.
• Ability to work during evenings and on Saturdays when needed.
• Time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with software such as Dentrix and CliniView Xray system.

Screening Criteria

• MUST HAVE STABLE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY.
• At least 1-2 years of billing experience and knowledge in dental billing tools and processes.
• With knowledge and experience on using Dentrix as PMS.
• Clearly understandable and can communicate well in English.
• Has experience making/receiving phone calls to clients or customers.