What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Billing Specialist - Part-Time position at ctclusi-int?
Job Description:
SUMMARY
The Dental Billing Specialist reports directly to the Clinic Coordinator-Dental and is responsible for credentialing providers with insurance companies, billing and reconciling with insurance companies, helping patients with dental billing, and all billing aspects of the dental clinic. Additional responsibilities include supporting office administration.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform credentialing providers with insurance companies.
- Ensure all charges are entered into the general ledger and submit insurance claims daily for each patient.
- Reconcile insurance payments, manage Dental Clinic deposits, send patient statements, and manage write-offs.
- Assist CTCLUSI Dental Clinic patients in accessing insurance/financial aid for dental needs through either the Oregon Health Plan, the Marketplace, or other alternate resources.
- Prepare month-end reports for clinic activities.
- Monitor Billing and A/R reports for clinic operations.
- Follow-up contact with insurers on submitted claims.
- Back-up Administrative Assistant for the CTCLUSI Dental Clinic.
- Monitor fee schedules and review them with the Dental Director and COO of Health Services.
- Maintain appearance standards as outlined in CTCLUSI policies.
- Must be able to interact with Tribal members and the public courteously, professionally, and efficiently.
- Provide excellent customer service to clients and vendors of the CTCLUSI Dental Clinic.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Maintain a good attendance record.
- Other duties as directed by management.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
- Must be willing and able to travel both locally and within the CTCLUSI service delivery area.
WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT
- Moderate noise level with frequent interruptions and distractions.
- Some travel (local, in-state and national) is required.
JOB LOCATION
Tribal Dental Office
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay,
Oregon 97420
Apply online @
www.ctclusi.org
Open until Filled
