Business Associate

Summit-Dental-Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit-Dental-Health in Lincoln, NE is seeking a front desk professional to manage telephone inquiries, scheduling, and patient communications. You will verify insurance, collect payments, and coordinate referrals to support efficient, profitable dental operations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn and grow. A background check and drug screen are required to ensure patient safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephones in a timely, professional manner.
• Contributes to efficient operations by coordinating referrals, equipment maintenance, cost-effective supply use, and accurate posting of patient charges.
• Verifies insurance and communicates details to clinical staff and patients.
• Communicates financial obligations for each procedure and ensures proper documentation.
• Ensures accounts are credited when payments are received.
• Follows scheduling guidelines to maintain a profitable schedule for dentists and hygienists.
• Participates in recall program to help meet goals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensures the telephone is answered in a timely and professional fashion.
• Helps ensure efficient and profitable operations by seeking patient referrals, maintaining equipment, utilizing supplies cost-effectively, and posting patient charges accurately.
• Ensures all insurance is verified and communicated to clinical staff and patients.
• Ensures all financial obligations are communicated with the patient and properly noted for each procedure.
• Ensures all accounts are properly credited when payment is received.
• Follows scheduling guidelines to ensure a manageable and profitable schedule for the dentist and hygienists.
• Actively participates in recall program to ensure goals are achieved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Have strong communication skills
• Have an eagerness to learn and grow
• Must pass a background check and drug screen