Dental Insurance Coordinator/Sterilization Technician

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Dental Insurance Coordinator and Sterilization Technician! In this vital role, you will ensure seamless coordination of dental insurance processes while maintaining the highest standards of sterilization and infection control. Your energetic approach will help streamline patient billing, insurance claims, and medical coding procedures, contributing to an efficient and welcoming dental practice. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine administrative expertise with technical skills in sterilization, all within a supportive environment committed to excellence and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage dental insurance claims processing, including verifying coverage, submitting claims, and following up on reimbursements
• Accurately code procedures using DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group), CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), ICD-9, and ICD-10 coding systems to ensure precise billing and documentation
• Maintain and update patient medical records within Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems with attention to detail
• Facilitate medical collections by following up on outstanding balances and communicating effectively with patients and insurance providers
• Oversee sterilization procedures for dental instruments, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols and OSHA standards
• Assist in managing medical billing processes, including reviewing bills for accuracy and submitting necessary documentation
• Keep abreast of updates in medical terminology, coding guidelines, and insurance policies to support accurate documentation and billing practices

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a medical or dental office setting with knowledge of medical billing, coding, and insurance processes
• Familiarity with DRG, CPT coding, ICD-9, ICD-10, and medical terminology
• Experience working with EMR/EHR systems for managing patient records and billing information
• Strong understanding of medical records management, insurance claim submission, and collections procedures
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques and infection control standards within a healthcare environment
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced setting
• Certification or training in medical coding or billing is preferred but not required

Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care through meticulous organization, technical expertise, and energetic collaboration. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency of our practice while supporting the health and well-being of our patients!

Competitive, based on experience!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person