Insurance and Billing Coordinator

Blue Sea Dental•Fort Myers, FL

10h

About The Position

Smiles of Fort Myers is seeking an experienced Insurance and Billing Coordinator to support patients and keep the practice’s dental insurance and billing processes accurate and organized. The role helps patients understand insurance coverage, treatment costs, billing, and financial options while collaborating with the team to provide an exceptional patient experience. The practice describes itself as patient-focused and team-oriented, with opportunities to build patient relationships and grow professionally.

Requirements

At least 1 year of dental experience.
Strong dental insurance experience, including verification and claims.
Experience with dental billing and financial arrangements.
Comfort discussing finances with patients and presenting treatment plans.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Positive, team-oriented attitude.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Dentrix; the employer is willing to train the right person.
Experience with CareCredit and/or dental savings plans.

Responsibilities

Verify dental insurance benefits and assist patients with insurance questions.
Process and reprocess dental insurance claims.
Help patients understand billing, treatment costs, and financial options.
Present treatment plans and explain financial arrangements.
Set up and coordinate patient payment schedules.
Work with in-house Dental Savings Plans, CareCredit, and similar financing programs.
Collaborate with the team to provide an exceptional patient experience.
Keep billing and insurance processes accurate, organized, and running smoothly.