Pediatric Dental Billing Specialist

Dental Kidds; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Part time

Job summary

Dental Kidds in Blaine, Minnesota is seeking a skilled pediatric/orthodontic dental billing specialist to join our Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Team. This role focuses on optimizing billing processes while engaging with patients to resolve inquiries and guide them through understanding insurance benefits.

The ideal candidate should thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and have a passion for accuracy and efficiency in billing procedures. Compensation ranges from $25 to $27 per hour, reflecting this essential role in our dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing billing processes for accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Engaging with patients to resolve billing inquiries and account discrepancies.
• Communicating with insurance companies to submit and follow up on claims.
• Reconciling insurance payments accurately.
• Reviewing patient accounts to identify outstanding balances.
• Collaborating with the RCM team and dental staff for workflow efficiency.
• Maintaining organized records of patient billing information.
• Staying informed on insurance policies and billing regulations.
• Providing support to patients and colleagues regarding billing inquiries.
• Identifying areas for process improvement within the billing functions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dental Kidds seeks a seasoned pediatric/orthodontic dental billing specialist who thrives on detail and is passionate about optimizing our revenue cycle management (RCM) Team. As a vital member of our RCM Team, you’ll play a crucial role in streamlining our billing processes as we work to centralize our billing department. You’ll engage directly with patients to resolve account issues and guide them through understanding their insurance benefits. Additionally, you’ll liaise with insurance providers to process claims efficiently, manage insurance checks, and meticulously review accounts for necessary actions. Dental Kidds offers a dynamic, fast‑paced, and enjoyable workplace environment dedicated to delivering top‑notch dental care to our young patients. We foster an atmosphere that nurtures both professional and personal growth alongside rewarding financial opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management (RCM): You’ll be pivotal in enhancing our billing processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Patient Account Management: Engage with patients to resolve billing inquiries, address account discrepancies, and provide assistance in understanding insurance benefits and coverage details.
• Insurance Claims Processing: Communicate with insurance companies to submit claims, follow up on outstanding claims, and reconcile any discrepancies to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Insurance Payments Management: Enter and reconcile insurance payments accurately, ensuring all payments are processed and accounted for correctly.
• Account Review and Action: Review patient accounts regularly to identify outstanding balances, follow up on delinquent accounts, and take appropriate actions to resolve outstanding balances.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other members of the RCM team, dental staff, and administrative personnel to ensure seamless coordination and workflow efficiency.
• Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and organized records of patient billing information, insurance claims, payments, and correspondence for auditing and reporting purposes.
• Stay Informed: Stay abreast of changes in insurance policies, billing regulations, and industry trends to adapt billing practices accordingly and maximize revenue collection.
• Provide Support and Assistance: Offer support and assistance to patients, colleagues, and providers regarding billing‑related inquiries, ensuring exceptional customer service and patient satisfaction.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify areas for process improvement, standardize processes, achieve efficiency gains, and optimize revenue within the billing and revenue cycle management functions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation: $25 - $27 hourly