Dental Billing Specialist/Office Recepcionist

*** PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DON'T HAVE DENTAL BACKGROUND***
We are currently looking for a driven and team-oriented Dental Billing Specialist/Office Receptionist to oversee all billing and front-office operations in our dental office. You will take charge of all admin responsibilities for front office, including reception and dental assisting specialists.
To excel in this role, you should be self-motivated, highly organized, a good communicator, and have the talent to inspire teams. It is important that the prospective candidate understands how to manage staff schedules and billing systems.
Qualifications:
Pleasant and positive, "can do" work attitude to guarantee office productivity, develop and manage all internal office procedures and practices.
Excellent people and phone skills
Maintain the dental clinic’s cash control, staff schedules, patient ledgers and billing system.
Deliver direct individual and team leadership to ensure all office employees produce outstanding client service.
Driven to deliver superior service by exceeding customer expectations
Able to work well as a team player in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and follow-up skills
Multi-tasking and ability to prioritize
Coordinate the day-to-day execution of office practices that increase productivity and efficiency.
Respond to clinical and operational issues in a timely and professional manner.
Create and implement an effective office budget.
High school diploma or relevant certification required.
A minimum of 2 years’ dental administration experience.
Should have exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills.
Dedicated to delivering excellent customer service.
Must be friendly, professional and highly organized.
Solid understanding of dental billing and insurance procedures.
Previous dental experience is Required
Must have Experience w/Open Dental Software
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Answering phones, scheduling appointments and greeting patients
· Billing, insurance claims/verification, accounts receivable, marketing, treatment
planning, and presenting financial arrangements
· Relaying and answering all communication on a daily basis
· Play a senior role in the operations of the billing department, including coding, charge entry, claims submissions, payment posting, accounts receivable follow-up, and reimbursement management.
· Audit current procedures to monitor and improve efficiency and collections operations.
· Ensure accurate data entry throughout the billing department.
· Perform other accounts receivable/billing duties and responsibilities as assigned.
· At least three (3) years’ experience in dental billing (specifically, Denti-Cal billing expertise); three
(3) years of supervisory experience in a dental office setting preferred.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Salary: $16.00 to $21.00 /hour depending on experience
Experience: 2 years minimal
Dental Office: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Spanish (Preferred)
Additional Compensation:
Bonuses
Work Location:
One locatio
Bonuses
This Job Is:
A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
EMR Used:
One location