Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Dental Billing Specialist to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing the complete billing cycle for dental services, ensuring accurate and timely reimbursement from insurance providers and patients. Your expertise will help streamline financial operations, improve revenue cycles, and support excellent patient care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your medical coding skills and contribute to a thriving dental practice.
Responsibilities
- Review and interpret dental clinical documentation to assign appropriate CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), ICD-9, ICD-10, and DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) codes for billing purposes
- Prepare and submit accurate claims using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements
- Follow up on unpaid or denied claims through effective medical collection strategies, resubmitting or appealing as necessary
- Verify patient insurance coverage, benefits, and eligibility prior to billing procedures
- Maintain detailed records of billing activities, updates to patient records, and correspondence with insurance companies
- Stay current with changes in medical and dental coding standards, insurance policies, and healthcare regulations to ensure compliance
- Collaborate with the dental office team to resolve billing discrepancies and improve overall revenue cycle management
Requirements
- Proven experience in medical or dental billing within a dental or healthcare setting, with a strong understanding of dental-specific coding such as CPT codes related to dental procedures
- Knowledge of CPT, CDT and ICD-10 coding systems, and medical/dental terminology essential for accurate claim submission
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems used in dental practices for documentation and billing processes
- Experience with medical collection processes and resolving insurance claim denials effectively
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in managing medical records and billing documentation
- Excellent communication skills for liaising with insurance providers, patients, and internal teams
- Ability to adapt quickly to evolving healthcare regulations and coding updates
Join us as a Dental Billing Specialist to make a meaningful impact on our practice’s financial health while supporting exceptional patient care. Your expertise will be instrumental in optimizing our revenue cycle processes and ensuring smooth operations across all billing functions.
Please send your resume, cover letter stating your salary requirements and available start date and references when applying for the position. Applications without this information will not be reviewed.
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
