Insurance & Billing Coordinator-Dental

Comfort Dental Longmont•Longmont, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

A well-established dental office near Longmont, Colorado, is seeking an experienced dental insurance verification specialist to lead the insurance division of the front office. The role focuses on verifying dental insurance, handling claims and denials, collecting payments, and preparing the financial portion of treatment plans. The office describes itself as having a strong reputation, clean facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, and many long-tenured staff members. Monthly staff meetings include food. Pay is based on experience, maturity, and excellence. The position is not an office manager role.

Requirements

High school diploma; an associate degree is also listed.
A complete understanding of dental insurance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple orders at the same time and recall faces, names, and preferences of frequent patrons.
Ability to serve customers quickly, efficiently, and kindly.
Ability to lift 15 pounds at a time.
Must be healthy, punctual, personable, reliable, and enjoy working with people.
Positive attitude and enthusiasm, with excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Dentrix.
Experience with PPO insurance and some Medicaid.
Bilingual ability.
Mid- to experienced-level dental office insurance verification experience.

Responsibilities

Thoroughly verify dental insurance and attach verification information to the family file.
Lead the insurance division of the front office.
Follow up on insurance claims and denials.
Send pre-authorizations.
Collect money and close out the finances for the day.
Quote procedures and prepare treatment plans, including their financial portions.