Insurance and Billing Coordinator (Dental)

VCU Dental Care; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Discounts

Flexible Spending

HSA

Paid Holidays

PTO after 90 days

401k match

Tuition Assistance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

VCU Dental Care in Richmond, VA is seeking a Dental Insurance Billing Specialist to manage insurance billing and revenue cycle functions across our practices serving the VCU School of Dentistry. You will submit claims, post payments, resolve denials, and follow aging reports.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in dental billing, experience with CDT coding, EHRs, and strong communication. This on-site role offers benefits including health, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental billing, CDT coding, and revenue cycle processes.
• Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Windows-based systems; Google Apps preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to research and resolve payer and claims issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing dental insurance billing and revenue cycle functions across VCU Dental Care practices.
• Includes claim submission, payment posting, denial resolution, aging follow-up, and insurance-related inquiries.

Skills

Dental billing knowledge

CDT coding knowledge

Revenue cycle processes

Microsoft Office proficiency

Google Apps preferred

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Attention to detail

Prioritization and multitasking

Independent payer issue research

Education

High School diploma

3+ years dental billing experience

1+ year experience with EHR or practice mgmt systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows-based systems

Google Apps

Job description

Chief Purpose of the Position

Responsible for managing dental insurance billing and revenue cycle functions for VCU Dental Care practices supporting the VCU School of Dentistry. This includes claim submission, payment posting, denial resolution, aging follow-up, and insurance-related inquiries to ensure accurate reimbursement and revenue integrity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of dental billing, CDT coding, and revenue cycle processes
• Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Windows-based systems; Google Apps preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to research and resolve payer and claims issues independently

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a dental office or dental billing environment
• 1+ year experience with electronic health records or dental practice management systems

Hiring Range

commensurate with experience

Brief Summary of Benefits for this position include, but are not limited to Health and Group Life Insurance, Vision, Dental Insurance and Dental Discounts, Flexible Spending Participation, HSA, and Paid Holidays. After completion of 90 days, you are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave. After completion of 6 months, you are eligible for a 401k contribution and match. Professional Development/Tuition Assistance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.

Background check required.

EEO Statement

VCU Dental Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, and/or age.