Dental InsuranceScheduling Coordinator

Dental Professional Associates; United States; On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay based on experience

Stable, supportive team environment

Opportunity for long-term growth

Dental benefits and additional incentives

Job summary

A leading dental practice in the United States is seeking an experienced Dental Insurance & Scheduling Coordinator to manage insurance processes and maintain a well-organized patient schedule. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of dental front office experience, strong knowledge of dental insurance, and excellent organizational skills. This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay, with opportunities for long-term growth in a supportive team environment. Some Saturdays may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of dental front office experience required.
• Strong working knowledge of dental insurance, especially PPO.
• Experience with insurance claims and pre-authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Verify dental insurance eligibility and benefits.
• Submit and track insurance claims.
• Schedule patients per treatment plans.

Skills

Dental front office experience

Knowledge of dental insurance

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking abilities

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Job description

Job Title: Dental Insurance & Scheduling Coordinator

Pay Range: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday; some Saturdays required

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Dental Insurance & Scheduling Coordinator to join our dental practice. This position plays a key role in managing insurance processes and maintaining an efficient, well-organized patient schedule. Prior dental front office experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify dental insurance eligibility, benefits, and limitations
• Submit, track, and follow up on insurance claims and pre-authorizations
• Clearly explain insurance benefits and estimated patient portions
• Schedule patients according to treatment plans and provider availability
• Optimize daily schedules to support efficient patient flow
• Confirm appointments and manage cancellations and reschedules
• Maintain accurate patient records in the practice management system
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure smooth operations
• Respond to patient billing and insurance inquiries professionally

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of dental front office experience required
• Strong working knowledge of dental insurance (PPO preferred)
• Experience with claims and pre-authorizations
• Knowledge of Dentrix Ascend is a plus
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Reliable, professional, and detail-oriented

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Stable, supportive team environment
• Opportunity for long-term growth within the practice
• Dental benefits and additional incentives (practice-specific)