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Babylon Dental Care is Hiring a Dental Insurance Coordinator - W. Babylon & Patchogue, NY Near West Babylon, NY
Dental Insurance CoordinatorDon’t miss this opportunity to join the dynamic and dedicated team at Babylon Dental Care and embark on an exciting career as a Dental Insurance Coordinator! We are proud of our long history as a highly respected general and specialty dental practice known for our commitment to excellence, our community, and exceptional patient care.
We are seeking an extremely motivated, positive, and energetic individual to play a crucial role in providing superior care and support for our patients. This individual will be required to assist the dentist during procedures, maintain a clean and organized work environment, sterilize equipment, and ensure a smooth and comfortable experience for our patients.
Babylon Dental Care is committed to fostering a supportive work atmosphere; we value and invest in the professional growth of every employee.
Full time Coordinator for busy multi doctor and location practice. We are looking for that special person who combines excellent communication skills with great customer service. A minimum of 3 years experience in the dental field is required. Ortho billing is required. Competitive salary and benefits offered to the right person. We invite you to learn more about our practice here. Interested in what it's like to work at Babylon Dental Care? Our team members shared their experiences in video interviews here (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwDzEz3zcILx13xw7SYwEMarImuiru3d0). Check them out for a first-hand view at what being a member of our team is like!
Job Type: Full-time. Flexibility to work at both locations (Babylon and Patchogue) some evenings/Saturdays.
Experience:
Dental Insurance: 3 years (Preferred)
Dental experience: 3 years
ORTHODONTIC BILLING
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Work authorization:
United States (Required)
Benefits offered:
Paid holidays, if applicable
Paid time off
Sick time in accordance with NYS law
Health insurance options
Dental benefits and family discounts offered
401k with employer percentage match
Benefits start after first 90 days
The Specialist (Patient Payments Support and Service) will support our dental offices and our patients by fielding incoming phone calls and making sure that patients have a clear understanding of bill/balance. The incumbent will demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor when dealing with patients and office staff while remaining confident and assertive. Also work with insurance companies to follow up on claims outstanding.
Responsibilities:
Verify eligibility and benefits for ortho and dental patients
Send insurance claims & pre-authorizations manually & electronically with necessary attachments and information
Enter insurance payments
Follow up with insurance companies on claims outstanding and resolve to obtain payment
Help assume responsibility to decrease accounts receivable
Present treatment to patients
Make financial arrangements for treatment
Answer telephones and schedule appointments
Close out & balance at end of night
Ensure excellent customer service for our patients
Be accountable for doing whatever it takes to support team success
Key Traits & Skills:
Strong organizational skills and confident decision-making abilities
Self-starter and follow through
Strong Insurance benefit knowledge
Good computer skills-Dentrix Ascend a plus
Excellent telephone skills
Must be a people person
Must be punctual and dependable
Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks efficiently, and adapt and react quickly to changes and deadlines
Must be comfortable in discussing financial arrangements with patients
Must have excellent customer service skills
Strong attention to DETAIL
REQUIRED:
Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
3 years of related work experience required
Experience in a medical/dental setting and related insurance
PREFERRED:
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
Strong computer skills and demonstrated competence in MS Office, Word, Excel software applications BDC Cares About Your Safety
We know that, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, you have concerns for your safety when reentering the workplace. BDC understands your concerns, and we want you to rest assured that we have taken every safety precaution to ensure the safety of our valued team members. To protect our team and our patients, below are just some of the important changes we have made. Learn more about our safety protocols here.
Staggered appointment times to reduce traffic in our offices
State-of-the-art air purifiers that produce surgical grade air and scrub traces of the virus
Extra Oral Suction Systems (EOS) for all aerosol producing procedures, so germs are not allowed to spread
Mandatory temperature check for all employees and patients before they enter the office
PPE including gowns, head covers, face guards, gloves, and masks
Cleaning of all communal areas every hour
At the end of each day, our practices are environmentally cleaned and fumigated with a fog that kills any remaining traces of the virus