This Insurance Specialist position performs both dental and medical insurance services for the department. The Insurance Specialist position works in all areas of billing and reimbursement from private dental insurance companies as well as Managed Care companies. This position requires specialized knowledge of the insurance industry standards relating to billing and reimbursement in order to perform position duties and a strong understanding of accounts receivable. This position works closely with private insurance carriers, particularly those contracting with the clinics. The position also requires an extensive and detailed understanding of dental and medical terminology, dental procedural and diagnostic coding, medical-dental cross-coding, electronic claims processing and of insurance policies and contracts for multiple insurance vendors.