Dental/Medical Biller

Aahealth; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 54,288 - 66,352; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (county)

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Deferred compensation (employee’s own)

Job summary

The County Department of Health in Annapolis is seeking a specialized administrative billing specialist to support dental clinics and reproductive health services.

You will process insurance claims, post payments, handle denials, verify coverage, maintain billing records, and assist with credentialing and contracting with insurers in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with Medicaid claim processing and denials.
• Two years of dental billing experience preferred; one year of clinical billing.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and submit insurance claims and post payments.
• Review and resolve denied or unpaid claims.
• Verify insurance coverage and claim status; maintain accurate billing records.
• Ensure compliance with Medicaid and commercial insurance billing regulations.
• Provide backup billing support for Behavioral Health clinics; assist with credentialing and contracting with insurers.

Job description

Position open to all qualified candidates.

Location: 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Annual Budgeted Amount: $60,320

Benefits: Participation in the County’s group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense.

Job Description

Nature of Work:

Perform specialized administrative and medical insurance billing work to support the financial operations of the dental clinics and reproductive health and immunization services provided at the Department of Health's community health clinics. Process and submit insurance claims, post payments, review and resolve denied or unpaid claims, verify insurance coverage and claim status, maintain accurate billing records and ensure compliance with Medicaid, commercial insurance and healthcare billing regulations. Provide backup billing support for the Behavioral Health clinics and assist with credentialing and contracting work with insurers. Requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of dental and medical billing practices, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED).

Experience:

Claims submission, Medicaid claim processing, denials and appeals, explanation of benefits (EOB) posting.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of two years of experience in dental billing. Medicaid billing experience strongly preferred. One year of clinical billing. Prior credentialing experience.

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications can apply.
Send a completed County application or resume to:

Human Resources
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401

An Equal Opportunity Employer
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