What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Billing Specialist position at New York Family Dentistry?
We seek a highly organized, adaptable, and experienced Dental Billing Specialist for our six practices in Brooklyn and Queens.
The Dental Billing Specialist is responsible for achieving the revenue targets of the practice. This person must have prior dental billing experience and be familiar with Government and Commercial Insurance plans.
Salary: up to $60,000-80,000 annually depending on experience
Responsibilities:
- Develop and Implement effective billing/collection policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with government and third-party regulations
- Optimize insurance payer contract, pricing, and reimbursement rates
- Oversee timely claim submission and manage the aging process minimizing denials
- Conduct pre- and post-appointment audits
- Handle insurance calls and facilitate the correction of claims/refunds
Qualifications:
- 5 years of dental billing experience
- Proficiency in Dentrix Ascend, Google Workspace, Slack, and Asana
- Strong knowledge of PPO, DMO, DHMO, and NYS Managed Care Programs
- Understanding of in-network/out-of-network benefits and fee-for-service
- Up-to-date knowledge of ADA billing guidelines and CDT coding
- Strong knowledge of third party financing; Lending Club, Alphaeon, Care Credit, etc.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills
- Positive attitude and strong problem-solving abilities
General Skills:
- Proficiency in data entry and analysis
- Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork
- Ability to multitask and manage projects effectively
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
