Dental Billing Specialist - LCHC Dental

Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma in Lawton, OK is seeking a Dental Billing Specialist to manage dental insurance claims, denials, and appeals. The role involves monitoring patient accounts, posting payments, and providing information to patients as needed.

The position also supports monthly dental claim reporting and assists with dental prior authorizations as required. Strong typing, computer and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years dental scheduling and treatment planning experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.

Responsibilities

• File and submit dental insurance claims accurately and timely.
• Monitor patient accounts; collect and post payments.
• Provide information to patients as needed.
• Prepare monthly dental claim reports and assist with prior authorizations.

Skills

Typing skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Job description

DEFINITION:

The Dental Billing specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely filing of all dental insurance claims, denials,m and appeals. This position monitors patient accounts, collects and posts payments from patients and provides information to patients as needed. The Dental Billing Specialist will be responsible for monthly dental claim reporting and will assist with dental prior authorizations as needed.

EDUCATION:

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE):

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to type, computer, communication and customer service skills required.

High School graduate or greater, basic computer and secretarial skills preferred.

Knowledge of medical terminology helpful. 2 years experience in dental scheduling and treatment planning preferred