About this opportunity
Webster Dental Management lists this Billing Coordinator opportunity in evanston, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Billing Coordinator
Webster Dental Care is a well-established, multi-location dental group that has been serving Chicagoland communities for more than 50 years. Our practices provide comprehensive dental care across a wide range of specialties, with a focus on delivering excellent patient care while maintaining efficient and organized business operations.
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Billing Coordinator to join our Skokie office. This position plays an important role in managing dental insurance claims, patient accounts, and accounts receivable while helping ensure services are billed and collected accurately and timely.
Responsibilities
Submit dental insurance claims accurately and in a timely manner
Review claims for accuracy and ensure necessary documentation is included prior to submission
Follow up on outstanding and unpaid insurance claims
Research claim denials, rejections, and underpayments and take appropriate follow-up action
Review insurance Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and post payments and adjustments accurately
Monitor accounts receivable and proactively work outstanding insurance and patient balances
Contact insurance carriers to resolve claim and payment issues
Assist patients with billing, insurance, and account questions
Review patient accounts for accuracy and identify outstanding balances requiring follow-up
Coordinate with the front office and clinical team to obtain documentation needed for claim processing
Maintain accurate notes regarding claim status, insurance communications, and collection efforts
Identify recurring billing or insurance issues and communicate them to management
Help ensure insurance information and benefits are properly documented in the patient record
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements
Assist with other billing and administrative responsibilities as needed
Requirements
Previous dental billing or dental insurance experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of dental insurance claims, EOBs, insurance terminology, and accounts receivable
Familiarity with dental procedure codes and insurance billing requirements preferred
Experience following up on outstanding insurance claims and aging accounts
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on outstanding items
Comfortable communicating with insurance carriers and patients regarding account matters
Experience with Dentrix is a plus
Dependable, professional, and team-oriented
Worksite address
evanston, IL, 60208, US
Who can apply
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