What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Coordinator position at Montshire Pediatric Dentistry?
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Insurance Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing insurance processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and facilitating effective communication between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies. This position requires a strong understanding of medical terminology and insurance verification processes, along with the ability to maintain accurate medical records.
Duties
- Verify patient insurance coverage and eligibility prior to appointments.
- Manage and maintain accurate medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Process and submit insurance claims, ensuring all necessary documentation is included.
- Communicate effectively with patients regarding their insurance benefits and any outstanding balances.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure proper coding and billing practices are followed.
- Assist in the management of managed care contracts and relationships with insurance companies.
- Stay updated on changes in medical coding (ICD-9) and insurance policies that may affect billing procedures.
- Provide support in a dental office setting as needed, ensuring seamless coordination of patient care.
Skills
- Proficient knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9 coding.
- Experience with medical records management and office procedures.
- Familiarity with managed care systems and insurance verification processes.
- Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective patient interaction.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team while maintaining attention to detail.
- Previous experience in a medical or dental office setting is preferred but not required.
Join our dedicated team as an Insurance Coordinator and contribute to providing exceptional patient care through efficient insurance management.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $27
