Dental Billing & Authorization Specialist

St Louis South Oral Surgery; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis South Oral Surgery is seeking a detail-focused Medical Billing Specialist to join our administrative team. You will verify benefits before treatment, manage claims and patient billing, and ensure accurate documentation with payers.

You will work closely with surgeons, coders, and staff to maximize reimbursement and stay compliant with HIPAA and coding standards. On-site positions across multiple Missouri locations offer competitive pay and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year in a medical, dental, or oral surgery billing or front office role (Preferred).
• Familiarity with dental/medical insurance plans, benefit verification, CPT/CDT/ICD-10 coding, and EMR systems (Preferred).
• Additional coursework or certification in medical billing or coding (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Insurance Verification & Authorization: Verify benefits, obtain pre-authorizations, and explain coverage to patients before treatment.
• Claims Management: Submit, monitor, and follow up on insurance claims and appeals for oral surgery, anesthesia, and office procedures.
• Patient Billing: Generate accurate statements, collect balances, answer billing questions, and assist patients in understanding charges and payment options.
• Documentation: Ensure thorough, compliant documentation of clinical procedures and correspondence with payers.
• Revenue Cycle Support: Work with surgeons and coders to maximize reimbursement and minimize denials or delays.
• Problem-Solving: Investigate and resolve discrepancies, denials, and patient account issues in a timely, professional manner.
• Compliance: Stay current with HIPAA, insurance, and regulatory requirements related to billing.

Skills

Insurance Verification

Authorization

Claims Management

Patient Billing

Documentation

Revenue Cycle

Compliance

HIPAA

EMR systems

Pre-authorizations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred coursework or certification in medical billing or coding

Tools

Billing Software

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

St. Louis South Oral Surgery is seeking a detail-focused Medical Billing Specialist to join our administrative team. You will verify benefits before treatment, manage claims and patient billing, and ensure accurate documentation with payers.

You will work closely with surgeons, coders, and staff to maximize reimbursement and stay compliant with HIPAA and coding standards. On-site positions across multiple Missouri locations offer competitive pay and a collaborative environment.