What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Insurance Coordinator position at Dental Excellence?
Job Overview
The Insurance Coordinator plays a vital role in managing and coordinating insurance processes within a healthcare setting. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can effectively handle insurance verification, medical records, and coding tasks while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of medical terminology and experience in and dental office environments.
Duties
- Verify patient insurance coverage and benefits prior to appointments.
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure all documentation is compliant with HIPAA regulations.
- Process insurance claims and follow up on outstanding claims to ensure timely reimbursement.
- Utilize ICD-9 coding for accurate billing and coding of services rendered.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to gather necessary information for insurance claims.
- Assist patients with inquiries regarding their insurance coverage and claims status.
- Stay updated on managed care policies and changes in insurance regulations.
- Support the administrative team in maintaining organized patient files and documentation.
Skills
- Proficient knowledge of medical terminology and coding practices, including ICD-9.
- Experience in managed care environments is preferred.
- Strong understanding of insurance verification processes.
- Familiarity with medical records management systems.
- Ability to work effectively in dental office settings.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with patients, providers, and insurance companies.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality is maintained.
- Preferably fluent in Spanish and English.
This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of the insurance processes within our organization, contributing to overall patient satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
- Monroe, NC 28112 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Monroe, NC 28112: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20
