Insurance & Billing Specialist - Posting Focused

Dental Associates of CT; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier doctor-led multi-specialty group practice in Connecticut as an Insurance & Billing Specialist. This role focuses on payment posting and requires strong analytical skills to ensure accurate patient accounts and reconciliation of insurance payments. You will play a vital role in supporting the practice's success through meticulous record keeping and effective communication with team members. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional patient care and possess excellent attention to detail, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a collaborative environment dedicated to dental excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) with Employer Contribution

Flexible Spending Account

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Referral Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave

Voluntary Benefits through AFLAC

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in payment posting or insurance coordination.
• Familiarity with dental PPO insurance plans and EOB interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Post insurance and patient payments accurately across multiple providers.
• Balance and reconcile payment batches daily.
• Collaborate with billing and insurance team to resolve posting issues.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

Experience in Dental or Medical Payment Posting

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Job description

Insurance & Billing Specialist - Posting Focused

Join Connecticut's premier doctor-led multi-specialty group practice, where we deliver patient-centric care with compassion and respect. Committed to exceeding expectations, we proactively seize every opportunity to elevate the patient experience and enhance clinical outcomes.

Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Insurance & Billing Specialist to focus on payment posting. The role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, who enjoys working behind the scenes to ensure accurate patient accounts, proper reconciliation of insurance payments, and meticulous record keeping. Your attention to detail and efficiency in posting payments will directly support our practice’s success.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Accurately post insurance and patient payments across multiple providers and locations.
• Review Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and remittance to ensure correct application of payments, adjustments, and write-offs.
• Balance and reconcile payment batches daily.
• Identify and correct posting discrepancies, underpayments, and overpayments.
• Monitor and follow up on unapplied payments and credit balances.
• Respond to billing disputes and resolve them efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with the billing and insurance team to resolve posting issues and ensure timely reimbursement.
• Maintain up-to-date patient ledgers and support billing inquiries.
• Assist in claims management by verifying payments against expected reimbursements based on fee schedules and insurance contracts.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure accurate patient financial records.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and protect patient confidentiality.

Requirements:

• Superior customer service skills with empathy and enthusiasm in patient interactions.
• At least 1 year of experience in dental or medical payment posting, billing, or insurance coordination.
• Familiarity with dental PPO insurance plans and EOB interpretation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a professional attitude.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and patient ledgers.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask. Familiarity with Dentrix Ascend is a plus.
• Availability to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, on-site in Danbury, CT.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and families.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Flexible spending account.
• Employer-paid life insurance (up to $50,000).
• Referral program.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Voluntary benefits through AFLAC.

At Archway Dental Partners, we’re committed to supporting your growth. Join our collaborative team dedicated to dental excellence and patient wellbeing. Apply today to learn more and connect with us.

Salary: $20-25 per hour, depending on experience.