Insurance Coordinator - Oral Surgery

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Hanahan (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Oral Surgery of SC - Hanahan is seeking an Oral Surgery Insurance Coordinator to verify patient insurance benefits and review treatment plans for pre-treatment estimates. You will communicate financial information to patients and submit insurance claims to payers, supporting our three locations.

The ideal candidate has dental experience with coding, insurance claims, and oral surgery procedures, and will assist with front desk duties and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of medical billing and insurance experience is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a medical or dental environment with direct customer service.
• Associate degree or higher preferred; high school degree required.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient insurance benefits and determine pre-treatment estimates.
• Review treatment plans for insurance submission.
• Communicate financial information to patients regarding surgical costs.
• Submit insurance claims to payers.
• Code dental procedures for three locations.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Professional image

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree or higher (preferred)

High school degree or equivalent (required)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Dental software

Job description

The Oral Surgery Insurance Coordinator with Oral Surgery of SC - Hanahan, is responsible for verification of patient insurance benefits, along with reviewing treatment plans for submission to insurance companies to obtain pre-treatment estimates. This position is responsible for communicating financial information to patients related to their surgical cost and submission of insurance claims to payers. Other duties include checking oral surgery patients at the front desk, answering incoming calls and scheduling appointments. This support is crucial to the delivery of the Company’s mission of helping children achieve a lifetime of great oral health.

We are looking to open a position for an individual with dental experience to support our Hanahan, Lexington, and Greenville Oral Surgery locations.

The primary responsibilities will include:

• Coding all Oral Surgery procedures for three locations
• Working referral lists and AI-generated lists
  Assisting with insurance claims and follow-up
• Supporting the offices with insurance and coding-related need

The ideal candidate should have prior dental experience and a strong understanding of dental coding, insurance claims, and Oral surgery procedures.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 730a - 4p

Travel Required:

Lexington to Greenville (reimbursement will be provided)

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• Associate degree or higher, preferred.
• A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent is required.

JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years of medical billing and insurance experience is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a medical, or dental environment with direct customer service.

JOB-RELATED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent customer service oriented and ability to always communicate with a pleasant demeanor.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills- must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Communication - effective written and verbal communication is a must with all staff and management.
• Must be able to project a capable and professional image- one that is reflective of Company Values.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills- strong attention to detail, be able to multitask and perform job duties in a timely manner.
• Must have PC skills with an ability to learn and successfully use new software programs as required. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office is required, as well as other dental software.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Dental Office Environment
• Work hours vary based on the specific office schedule and/or business needs
• Walking, sitting, standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds and be able to twist, turn, bend and stoop