Job Description

At Modern Family Dentistry, we have a team of dental experts to help our patients achieve the best in oral health by being dedicated to patient-centered care. We are delighted to provide our patients with care and attention that helps them feel at ease. Our doctors and staff are unwavering in their commitment to bring our patients the best dental care.

• Candidate must be a friendly, caring, goal and, team oriented individual that is self-motivated
• We work hard as a team and we are looking for someone to come in and help us go to the next level
• Study insurance plans used most frequently with patients to understand the various nuances to communicate more effectively
• Document basic insurance information in the patient's file for quick reference
• Process and submit insurance claims daily
• Monitor and follow-up on outstanding claims
• Provide the appointment coordinator with patient names and amounts due, so effective collection over the counter can take place during the day
• Identify patients in the daily schedule who are a financial concern, note payment problems on the patient's chart, and arranges a conference with them either before or at the time of the appointment
• Record all financial discussions with patients in their file
• Prepare and process patients' statements each month on a regular billing cycle
• Make collection calls
• Solidify the financial agreement with the patient, such as payment amount and schedule
• Follow through with correspondence regarding collection when unable to contact the patient on the telephone
• Prepare and send uncollected accounts to collections with managers approval and follow through as needed
• Monitor patients whom collection agencies have contacted
• Send information as requested by insurance companies such as x-rays, charting, narratives, and other documentation for processing the claim when applicable
• Provide insurance predetermination documentation to patients, contacts the patient to make financial arrangements, and schedules treatment
• Correspond with insurance companies to resolve payment delays, requests for additional information, or to discuss denied treatment coverage
• Handle all inquiries concerning insurance daily
• Willing to help in other areas as needed

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience and knowledge of dental insurance
• Experience with Eaglesoft is a plus
• Knowledge of English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Skilled in the use of standard office equipment, including telephones, calculators, copiers, fax, computers, and computer software (MS Excel, Word, Practice Management software)

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