dental billing specialist

Li & Liang Dental Inc; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Li & Liang Dental Inc, a trusted Oakland practice, is seeking a detail-oriented Dental Billing Specialist to join our team. The role focuses on accurate claims processing, payments posting, and patient billing support to keep our office running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in dental billing, familiarity with CDT codes, OpenDental, and PPO/Medicaid/Denti-Cal plans; strong attention to detail and ability to work independently are essential in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dental billing or dental office experience.
• Familiarity with CDT codes and insurance claim processes.
• Experience with OpenDental.
• Strong understanding of PPO and Medicaid/Denti-Cal plans.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills with insurance.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Process and submit dental insurance claims accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review and post insurance payments, adjustments, and patient payments to accounts.
• Follow up on outstanding claims, denials, and appeals with insurance carriers.
• Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits prior to appointments.
• Communicate with patients regarding billing inquiries, balances, and payment plans.
• Maintain accurate patient account records and billing documentation.
• Coordinate with front office and clinical staff to ensure proper coding and documentation.

Skills

Dental billing

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

About the Role:

Li & Liang Dental Inc is looking for a detail-oriented Dental Billing Specialist to join our growing team in Oakland, CA! This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in keeping our practice running smoothly while working alongside a dedicated and passionate dental team.

Responsibilities:

• Process and submit dental insurance claims accurately and in a timely manner
• Review and post insurance payments, adjustments, and patient payments to accounts
• Follow up on outstanding claims, denials, and appeals with insurance carriers
• Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits prior to appointments
• Communicate with patients regarding billing inquiries, balances, and payment plans
• Maintain accurate patient account records and billing documentation
• Coordinate with front office and clinical staff to ensure proper coding and documentation

Requirements:

• 3+ years of dental billing or dental office experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with dental procedure codes (CDT codes) and insurance claim processes, fee upgrade
• Experience with dental practice management software opendental
• Strong understanding of PPO, and Medicaid/Denti-Cal insurance plans
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills with insurance company
• Ability to work independently

About Us:

Li & Liang Dental Inc is a trusted dental practice serving the Oakland, CA community with a commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient care. Our patients love us for our welcoming environment and personalized approach to dentistry. We take pride in fostering a supportive workplace where every team member is valued and empowered to grow.