Dental Billing Specialist

scotchplain fanwood sdentalcare; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Dental Care is seeking a detail-oriented Dental Billing Assistant to join our office team in New Jersey. You will handle billing and insurance claims, process patient payments, verify coverage, and support front desk operations to ensure accurate, timely financial transactions.

You will work with CDT codes, dental terminology, and our practice management software (Open Dental) to maintain precise patient financial records, coordinate with insurers, and respond to patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or dental billing certification preferred.
• Previous experience in dental billing is required.
• Knowledge of CDT codes, dental terminology, and insurance processes.
• Proficiency with dental practice management software (Open Dental) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Submit and follow up on dental insurance claims in a timely manner.
• Verify patients’ insurance coverage and benefits prior to appointments.
• Process payments from insurance companies and patients.
• Prepare and send billing statements to patients.
• Resolve billing discrepancies and answer patient inquiries regarding their accounts.
• Maintain accurate patient financial records using dental software.
• Assist with accounts receivable collections and payment plans.
• Coordinate with providers and front desk staff for proper documentation and coding.
• Stay up to date with dental billing codes and insurance regulations.
• Perform administrative tasks to support office operations.

Skills

Dental billing experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Associate degree or dental billing certification preferred

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Dental Billing Assistant to join our dental office team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling billing and insurance claims, processing patient payments, verifying insurance benefits, and supporting front office operations. This role is essential to ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions and maintaining excellent patient communication regarding billing matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Submit and follow up on dental insurance claims in a timely manner.
• Verify patients’ insurance coverage and benefits prior to appointments.
• Process payments from insurance companies and patients.
• Prepare and send billing statements to patients.
• Resolve billing discrepancies and answer patient inquiries regarding their accounts.
• Maintain accurate patient financial records using dental practice software.
• Assist with accounts receivable collections and payment plans.
• Coordinate with dental providers and front desk staff for proper documentation and coding.
• Stay up to date with dental billing codes and insurance regulations.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed to support office operations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or dental billing certification preferred.
• Previous experience in dental billing is REQUIRED
• Knowledge of dental terminology, CDT codes, and insurance processes.
• Proficiency in dental practice management software (Open Dental).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Work Environment:

• Dental office setting with interactions involving patients, insurance companies, and clinical staff.
• Full-time or part-time schedule