DENTAL BILLING ASSOCIATE

Lorain County Health & Dentistry•Lorain, OH

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Billing Associate works closely with insurance carriers, providers and fellow staff to meet the billing and payment needs of our patients and the organization as a whole.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED.
at least 2 years of dental billing experience, preferably in a community health center environment.
must have knowledge of insurance processes and procedures.
strong computer skills with proficiencies and previous experience in Outlook, Word, Excel, and electronic claims filing.
knowledge of dental and medical terminology in order to properly code.
Ability to independently coordinate multiple tasks.
Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor and communicate enthusiastically with patients.
Ability to be responsive in working with a culturally-diverse patient population.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

Gather all pertinent information required to complete the billing process which includes but is not limited to the follow actions:
enter charges, payments, and adjustments into the practice management system
prepare and transmit electronic insurance claims
print and mail paper insurance claims and patient statements
review denied claims and resubmit as appropriate
monitor reimbursements
Investigate instances of low reimbursement and stay current with changes in reimbursement regulations.
Must maintain accurate records.
Obtain patient financial history and determine their ability to pay current charges based on federal poverty guidelines, when needed.
Comply with HIPAA guidelines as all times