What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Coordinator position at Kearney Dental, LLC?
Description:Kearney Dental is a privately held dental practice that is seeking a skilled and motivated Insurance Coordinator to join our team. As an Insurance Coordinator, you will work closely with our Office Manager and other team members to provide exceptional dental care to our patients. This full-time position requires a team-oriented individual who is willing to assist in various areas of the office. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, fast learner, and multi-task oriented, possessing an excellent work ethic and a passion for the dental industry. Experience in a dental front desk role and familiarity with Dentrix Software will be advantageous, although not mandatory. As a Insurance Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our practice. Your responsibilities will include managing patient accounts receivables, handling insurance claims, and providing exceptional customer service to our patients and their families. You will be expected to maintain a welcoming atmosphere and assist with administrative tasks as needed. Our practice values teamwork and collaboration, and we are looking for someone who can contribute positively to our office culture.Requirements:This full-time position requires a team-oriented individual who is willing to assist in various areas of the officeAs a Insurance Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our practiceYour responsibilities will include managing patient accounts receivables, handling Insurance claims, Posting insurance and patient payments to patient’s ledgerBuild business relationships with insurance companiesFollow up on aged insurance claims to ensure timely paymentsHandle insurance claims and insurance verificationUnderstanding how to read an insurance Explanation of Benefits (EOB)Ability to navigate insurance carrier’s websites to pull and EFT paymentsBatching insurance claims and submitting to insurance companies with proper attachmentsPerform End of Day task that includes balancing end of day reportsScan checks to practice bank accountYou will be expected to maintain a welcoming atmosphere and assist with administrative tasks as neededWhen asked upon, help manage patient appointments and schedulingProvide exceptional customer service to patients and familiesAssist with administrative tasks as neededMaintain a welcoming and organized front desk areaCollaborate with team members to ensure smooth office operations