Billing Specialist- DENTAL
Children's Happy Teeth & Happy Braces•La Mirada, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
At Children’s Happy Teeth & Happy Braces, we are passionate about creating healthy, confident smiles for children and families throughout Southern California. Our growing pediatric dental and orthodontic organization is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Billing Specialist to join our team and support our mission of delivering exceptional patient care with compassion and professionalism. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and have experience in dental billing and insurance processing, we’d love to meet you!
Requirements
- Mandatory 2 years of dental billing experience
- Strong knowledge of HMO & Medi-Cal Dental billing, pre-authorizations, NOAs, CIFs.
- Experience working with dental practice management software (Dentrix Ascend preferred)
- Strong understanding of insurance billing and collections processes
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Professional communication and customer service skills
- Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Nice To Haves
- Dentrix Ascend preferred
Responsibilities
- Submit, track, and follow up on dental insurance claims
- Post insurance and patient payments accurately and timely
- Review accounts receivable and aging reports to ensure collections are up to date
- Audit patient accounts and resolve billing discrepancies or claim denials
- Verify insurance eligibility and benefits
- Manage electronic claim submissions and resolve claim errors
- Update fee schedules and insurance information as needed
- Communicate with patients and families regarding billing questions and financial responsibilities
- Collaborate with front office and clinical teams to ensure accurate treatment coding and documentation
- Assist with reporting, reconciliation, and other billing-related tasks assigned by management
Benefits
- Medical
- dental
- vision
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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