What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Financial Coordinator position at Today's Dental?
Company Overview
Today’s Dental Nebraska is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care rooted in a legacy of trust, expertise, and community commitment. Our practice values patient relationships and strives to deliver comprehensive, high-quality dental services in a welcoming environment.
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Dental Financial Coordinator to join our team. This vital role involves managing patient financial interactions, ensuring accurate billing and coding, and facilitating smooth financial processes within our practice. The ideal candidate will possess strong medical billing knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a thorough understanding of dental and medical coding systems.
Responsibilities
- Manage patient billing processes, including insurance claims submission, payment posting, and account reconciliation.
- Maintain detailed medical records related to billing and coding activities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with clinical staff to verify treatment plans align with insurance requirements and coding protocols.
- Address patient inquiries regarding billing statements, payment options, and outstanding balances promptly and professionally.
- Stay current with updates in medical coding standards (DRG, CPT coding) and insurance policies to optimize reimbursement processes.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of medical coding systems including CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group), and ICD coding.
- Experience with dental billing software and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to accurately process complex billing transactions.
- Effective communication skills for explaining financial information clearly to patients and team members.
- Prior experience in a dental or medical office environment is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with insurance verification procedures and compliance standards related to medical billing. Join our team as a Dental Financial Coordinator to ensure seamless financial operations that support exceptional patient care while fostering a positive practice environment.
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Dental Billing: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26