Dental Billing Specialist

This position performs specific dental billing processes, to include, but not limited to, billing and third-party payer preauthorization’s and filings, review of patient fee slips, review and reconciliation of invoices for patient related ancillary services, dental grant tracking and reconciliation, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Certification through American Health Information Management Association or its equivalent is preferred.

Experience

Two years experience in billing required; prior billing and collections experience in a dental office preferred; prior collections experience preferred. Two years’ experience in finance or as a dental assistant; or an Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Business may substitute for billing and collections experience.

Essential Functions

• Report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Remain at work for their entire work schedule.
• Oversees and/or runs, verifies and submits patient billing, third party billing, collections, related reports and compliance with law.
• Follows-up with dental providers, as necessary, regarding coding.
• Responds to inquiries concerning patient accounts.
• Tracks and reconciles dental grant funds and coordinates referrals to outside providers for services paid through grant funds.
• Processes prior authorizations for all dental patients who require it before being seen by a provider.
• Remains current with standards of health care billing practices.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Participates in meetings.
• Complies with Center’s policies and procedures.
• Utilizes personal computer and specialized office equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of CDT codes and use of automated information management system software.
• Technically proficient computer skills.
• Thorough knowledge of common office equipment (copier, fax, printer, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.