What are the responsibilities and job description for the Des Plaines Dental Studio - Part Time Billing Specialist position at Arch Dental?
Job Description
Job Description
At our new Des Plaines, IL practice, we're excited to expand our team with a Part-time Billing Specialist! We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, advanced dental care in a supportive and collaborative environment. We're looking for a detail-oriented, proactive individual who shares our values and brings a friendly, team-focused attitude to help us continue providing exceptional service.
Roles & Responsibilities of the Part-time Billing Specialist :
Monitor and manage accounts receivable, ensuring prompt and accurate billing and collection of insurance outstanding balances.
Follow up on, collect, and allocate payments carried out by various transactions such as electronic, card, and cash.
Review insurance payments and denials, reconcile discrepancies in payments and financial records, and appeal denied claims as necessary.
Engage with patients and insurance companies via phone and email to follow up on unpaid balances and clarify any billing questions.
Prepare and submit detailed reports on the status of accounts, highlighting issues and successes in regular intervals.
Collaborate with the dental office staff to verify patient insurance coverage and billing details.
Implement effective collection strategies that maintain high customer satisfaction.
Train and assist other administrative staff in best practices for accounts receivable management.
Requirements of the Part-time Billing Specialist :
Proven experience in accounts receivable, preferably within a dental office setting.
Proven experience in managing dental insurance verification and processing within a dental office setting.
Familiarity with ACE software preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact professionally with patients and insurance companies.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Task-oriented with a proven track record of efficiently handling various dental insurance types
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Schedule for the Billing Specialist :
Preferably Friday : 9 : 00AM - 4 : 00PM
1-2x a week
