Job Description We are looking for a Dental Insurance Coordinator to be responsible for working with insurance companies to verify patients’ benefits, as well as calculating and collecting outstanding payments from patients. You should be proficient in using the dental practice management software to update each patient’s file, run and monitor weekly and monthly reports to verify insurance payments received, and upload completed insurance forms into patients’ electronic files. To be successful as a Dental Insurance Coordinator, you should work closely with patients, explain their benefits to them, communicate any insurance concerns, and manage any insurance disputes. An outstanding Dental Insurance Coordinator should achieve excellent customer service, and share a professional relationship with insurance companies to ensure success in balancing patient benefits with insurance payments.
Key Tasks
The requirements listed below are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. All tasks assigned are not limited to other patient and treatment coordinating tasks. All team members will be cross-trained to be able to flow together seamlessly throughout a workday.
Assist Office Manager and other staff when needed Verifying the patient’s health insurance benefits. Explaining insurance benefits to patients. Entering data using dental practice management software. Generating reports for all activities. Posting payments made by patients. Following up on non-paid insurance claims. Managing late payments and overdue accounts. Processing insurance payments and refunds. Uploading completed insurance verification forms. Monitoring weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to confirm payment from clients and insurance companies. Dental Assistance experience plus Dental Insurance Coordinator Requirements:
High school degree, GED or related. Excellent communication skills. Proficient with data entry. Microsoft Office experience (MS Word, Excel, Outlook). Good with Social Media Work Remotely
No Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience:
Insurance verification: 1 year (Required) Dental office: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person
