Dental Insurance Coordinator

American Dental Companies; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

4-day week

Job summary

J. Street Dental Group in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Insurance Coordinator to manage claims, optimize AR, verify patient benefits, and clearly explain financial details to patients on-site.

The role is full-time, on-site with a four-day work week (Mon-Thu, 6:45 AM - 4:45 PM) and a competitive hourly wage of $23-$25. Collaboration with Treatment Coordinators supports accurate treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience as a Dental Insurance Coordinator.
• Deep understanding of dental insurance carriers, fee schedules, filing requirements.
• Strong organization and time management in a high-volume, on-site practice.

Responsibilities

• Insurance Claim Management: Submit daily dental claims, follow up with providers, and process appeals.
• Accounts Receivable: Maintain AR metrics to meet practice goals.
• Patient Financial Counseling: Explain balances and coverage clearly and respectfully.
• Eligibility Verification: Check insurance eligibility for same-day/next-day appointments.

Skills

Dental insurance experience

Customer communication

Organization

Job description

Job Title

Insurance Coordinator

Practice Name

J. Street Dental Group

Location

Sacramento, CA (On-Site)

Employment Type

Full-Time (Mon-Thu, 6:45 AM - 4:45 PM | 30-min lunch)

Compensation

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

About Us

J Street Dental Group is a fast-paced, high-performing midtown practice featuring 12 modern operatories (6 hygiene and 6 restorative). We pride ourselves on delivering patient-centered, quality care with a supportive, team-first mentality where everyone steps up to get the job done.

Position Summary

We are seeking an exceptionally organized, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented Insurance Coordinator to join our on-site team. In this key role, you will manage claim submissions, optimize accounts receivable, verify patient benefits, and clearly explain financial details and treatment plans to patients with clarity and respect.

Key Responsibilities

• Insurance Claim Management: Submit daily dental claims, follow up with insurance providers, and process claim appeals.
• Accounts Receivable: Maintain and manage AR metrics to consistently meet practice goals.
• Patient Financial Counseling: Conduct clear, respectful discussions regarding outstanding balances, patient portions, and insurance coverage nuances.
• Eligibility Verification: Check and confirm insurance eligibility for same-day and next-day scheduled patients.
• Treatment & Team Support: Print and present treatment plans to patients while collaborating closely with Treatment Coordinators.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of direct experience as a Dental Insurance Coordinator (required).
• Insurance Expertise: Deep understanding of dental insurance carriers, fee schedules, filing requirements, and expectations.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate delicate financial conversations professionally and respectfully.
• Organization: Highly organized with excellent time management skills in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Work Location: 100% on-site reliability.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay ($23-$25/hr based on experience).
• Standard practice benefits package (details provided during interview).
• Enjoy a 4-day work week (Monday-Thur).