Government Programs Professional Review Claims Specialist

Deltadentalin; Okemos (MI); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental benefits provider is seeking a Government Programs Professional Review Claims Specialist to join their team. This remote position focuses on analyzing and adjudicating dental claims, ensuring accurate benefits administration. Key responsibilities include maintaining claim records, providing dental expertise, and helping resolve complex claims issues. Ideal candidates will have an associate's degree and extensive knowledge of dental terminology, along with strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.
• Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to read and interpret radiographs.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and processes dental claims accurately.
• Maintains claim records and adjudicates requests from providers.
• Researches and coordinates Third Party Liability claims.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Dental Terminology Knowledge

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

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Government Programs Professional Review Claims Specialist

Apply remote type This is a remote position locations Okemos, MI time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id JR100868

Job Title:

Government Programs Professional Review Claims Specialist

Number of Positions:

3

Location:

Okemos, MI

Location Specifics:

Fully Remote

Job Summary:

At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation.

At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It’s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do – from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.

Position Description

To analyze and adjudicate dental claims with complicated treatment plans to ensure accurate benefits administration.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Analyzes and processes dental claims so appropriate determinations can be finalized with correct procedures, policies, and bypasses; adjudicates claims, and maintains claim records.
• Administers claim processing guidelines/standards, Delta USA processing policies, group contracts, provider agreements, and state laws applicable to claims adjudication.
• Investigates difficult provider reconsideration requests, makes determinations, performs or coordinates adjustments; prepares claims for a second and/or third opinion when necessary and consults with contracted dentists on questionable treatment cases.
• Pre and post-screens claims and/or inquiries for dental consultant(s); reviews and prepares claims for and coordinates external dental consultant activities.
• Provides dental expertise and/or interpretation of dental policies, procedures codes, and processing guidelines to internal and external contacts.
• Organizes, creates, and performs defined test cases on claims processing system, and documents/reports status of testing including recommendations for improvements. Analyzes and compiles information/data for reports to control and/or monitor claims inventory.
• Researches, coordinates, and adjudicates Third Party Liability claims and recoveries; compares member information, prepares claims, and performs adjustments as necessary to ensure proper Third Party Liability (COB) adjudication.

Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above.

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Minimum Requirements:

Position requires an associate's degree, technical, vocational, or business school with coursework related to dentistry, two years of experience in chair side assisting, and a RDA or RDH licensure. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

Position requires advanced knowledge of dental terminology and dental procedures and the ability to read and interpret radiographs, electronic images and photos; experience working with word processing and spreadsheet software; effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to resolve complex problems and use independent judgment; experience with provider system; client contracts and Roosevelt is preferred.

The company will provide equal employment and advancement opportunity within the context of its unique business environment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, height, weight, military status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law or ordinance.