Insurance Plan Specialist

Dr Lane & Associates; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Fridays off at 2 PM

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Dr Lane & Associates is seeking an Insurance Plan Specialist to support our administrative operations in Durham, NC. The role focuses on safeguarding revenue by verifying and updating patient insurance data, creating plans, attaching fee schedules, and coordinating with providers to minimize denials.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in dental insurance billing, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with dental management software.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• 1–2 years of experience in a dental office or dental insurance billing environment (required).
• Solid knowledge of dental insurance billing, A/R, and fee schedules.
• Effective problem-solving skills, especially with denied claims.
• Professional, team-oriented, and dependable.
• Comfortable with computers and dental management software.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Review practice schedules for upcoming patient appointments.
• Contact insurance providers via phone and web portals for verification and eligibility.
• Create and maintain insurance plans in Denticon.
• Enter group numbers, employer info, maxes, and deductibles.
• Record exceptions such as non-duplication, waiting periods, and clauses.
• Input benefit details, including frequencies and age limitations.
• Attach correct fee schedules and update patient profiles accordingly.
• Monitor for and prevent plan duplication.
• Support treatment plan accuracy through updated insurance data.
• Assist with additional administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Dental insurance billing

A/R knowledge

Problem-solving

Team-oriented

Dependable

Computer proficiency

Dental management software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Denticon

Dental management software

Job description

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Insurance Plan Specialist

Full Time Admin Durham, NC, US

Now Hiring: Insurance Plan Specialist

We are currently seeking an experienced Insurance Plan Specialist to support our continued growth and help us maintain excellence in service and operations.As a Insurance Plan Specialist, you'll play a vital role in safeguarding revenue, ensuring insurance information is accurate and up to date, and supporting seamless treatment planning for our patients. You’ll help reduce outstanding A/R and ensure insurance plans are correctly created, maintained, and linked to appropriate fee schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily, Weekly, & Monthly Tasks include (but are not limited to):

• Review practice schedules for upcoming patient appointments
• Contact insurance providers via phone and web portals for verification and eligibility
• Create and maintain insurance plans in Denticon:
• Enter group numbers, employer info, maxes, and deductibles
• Record exceptions such as non-duplication, waiting periods, and clauses
• Input benefit details, including frequencies and age limitations
• Attach correct fee schedules and update patient profiles accordingly
• Monitor for and prevent plan duplication
• Support treatment plan accuracy through updated insurance data
• Assist with additional administrative duties as needed

What You Bring:

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
• 1–2 years of experience in a dental office or dental insurance billing environment (required)
• Solid knowledge of dental insurance billing, A/R, and fee schedules
• Effective problem-solving skills, especially with denied claims
• Professional, team-oriented, and dependable
• Comfortable with computers and dental management software
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up 15- 20

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive pay!
• Quarterly Performance Bonus Opportunities!
• Employee Assistance Program!
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays!
• Fridays off at 2 PM!
• Volunteer opportunities with our Smile Squad to earn awesome prizes!
• Fun team events, giveaways & social campaigns year-round!
• Birthday and Work Anniversary surprises sent directly from our owners!