Dental Billing Specialist – Claims & Clinic Support

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a meticulous Biller for the Student and Resident Dental Clinic. The role encompasses Billing and Insurance Management, including claims submission, denial follow-up, and auditing patient accounts, as well as Administrative Support Services for lab requests and clinic procedures.

The position requires strong data entry, attention to detail, confidentiality, and excellent communication with patients, faculty, and staff. Schedule is 8:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Proficient in processing and managing dental insurance claims, including submission, follow-up, and denial management.
• Ability to audit patient accounts and insurance payments for accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong data entry and recordkeeping skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Mathematical and analytical skills to reconcile accounts and identify discrepancies.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and billing software.
• Strong problem-solving skills to resolve claim issues and account discrepancies.
• Ability to review treatment plans for accuracy before patient presentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, faculty, students, and staff.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of confidentiality requirements and professional standards.
• Commitment to customer service and dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Handle Billing and Insurance Management for the General Clinic, including claims submission, denials follow-up, and overpayment handling.
• Audit and reconcile patient accounts and insurance payments to ensure accuracy.
• Process patient information and payments with precise data entry and recordkeeping.
• Monitor and verify laboratory work requests submitted by students, ensuring clinic procedures are followed.
• Provide administrative support to ensure smooth operation of the Dental Clinic.

Skills

Data entry

Recordkeeping

Billing software

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Confidentiality

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Billing software

PC applications

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a meticulous Biller for the Student and Resident Dental Clinic. The role encompasses Billing and Insurance Management, including claims submission, denial follow-up, and auditing patient accounts, as well as Administrative Support Services for lab requests and clinic procedures.

The position requires strong data entry, attention to detail, confidentiality, and excellent communication with patients, faculty, and staff. Schedule is 8:00 a.m.