Pediatric Dentistry Billing & Insurance Coordinator

Tiny Tooth Co.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Bonus opportunities

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Tiny Tooth Co. Pediatric Dentistry in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Finance & Insurance Coordinator to manage accounts receivable, insurance claims, patient estimates, and collections.

The role supports financial health of the practice and coordinates with front office and clinical teams. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with at least 2 years of dental billing experience, familiarity with PPO plans, and knowledge of Curve Dental or Dentrix.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of dental insurance or dental billing experience preferred.
• Pediatric dental experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of PPO insurance plans and out-of-network benefits.
• Experience with accounts receivable and collections.
• Familiarity with Curve Dental, Dentrix, or similar dental software.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage outstanding insurance claims and patient balances.
• Review aging reports and priorities follow-up on unpaid claims.
• Submit corrected claims, appeals, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with insurance companies regarding claim status and processing issues.
• Track denied, delayed, or underpaid claims.
• Maintain insurance aging goals and collections benchmarks.
• Verify dental benefits and insurance coverage.
• Prepare and present treatment estimates to families.
• Explain benefits, deductibles, frequencies, and out-of-pocket expenses.
• Assist families with payment options and financial arrangements.
• Ensure accurate fee schedules and insurance information.
• Collect patient balances and payments.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Process refunds and account adjustments when necessary.
• Maintain accurate financial notes and documentation.
• Run daily, weekly, and monthly financial AR reports.
• Monitor procedures with no claims and outstanding balances.
• Assist with month-end reporting and collections goals.
• Work closely with the front office, clinical team, and leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and workflows.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Curve Dental

Dentrix

Job description

Tiny Tooth Co. Pediatric Dentistry in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Finance & Insurance Coordinator to manage accounts receivable, insurance claims, patient estimates, and collections.

The role supports financial health of the practice and coordinates with front office and clinical teams. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with at least 2 years of dental billing experience, familiarity with PPO plans, and knowledge of Curve Dental or Dentrix.