Insurance Coordinator- Dental Partners Thomaston

In hometown communities across the South East, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy — making a difference in people’s lives. Born from the coming together of three outstanding and long-respected dental practices into an even greater whole, SGA Dental Partners delivers the highest level of clinical excellence and patient-centered care.

We are looking for an Insurance coordinator to join our amazing Dental Partners Thomaston team!

Our office prides itself on providing personalized patient care and attention. Unlike larger practices, where patients may feel like just another number, we take the time to get to know our patients and develop long-term relationships with them. This allows us to provide tailored care that meets their unique needs and preferences.

In addition, our collaborative and supportive work environment fosters a sense of teamwork and camaraderie among our team. We believe that by working together, we can provide the best possible care to our patients and help each other grow and develop professionally.

We are committed to offering our full-time employees a competitive compensation package, including benefits and several other perks.

• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401k
• Health and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance: Long & Short- Term Disability Coverage, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Employer paid: Dental, Life Insurance, Care.com membership, & Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Scrub Allowance
• Development and Growth Opportunities
• Continuing Education Allowance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Determines insurance eligibility and payment estimates for all patients with dental insurance. Enters the insurance plan details in Dentrix and eligibility information on patient’s appointment.
• Educates patients, as necessary, regarding their insurance plan and their financial responsibility.
• Verify insurance for patients scheduled.
• Answer telephone.
• Call in PREMEDS for patients as needed. All PREMED and Blood Thinner instructions will need to be obtained from the patient’s appropriate physician. Scan them into the patient record and create alerts on the patient account.
• Runs the Insurance Aging report weekly and follows-up with insurance companies to resolve payment delays, requests for additional information, or to discuss denials and appeals. Follows up with patients as needed. Also, zero out the claims as necessary and follow-up on filing secondary insurance.
• Files insurance claims daily and sends information as requested by insurance companies such as x-rays, narratives and photos.
• Keep the staff and doctors informed of any insurance concerns.
• The Insurance Coordinator will serve as back up for the Front Office Associate when needed.
• Post insurance payments to patient records and scan EOB’s into patient records.
• Administer pre-authorization of insurance benefits.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and takes every precaution to secure electronic Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of English composition, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Skilled in the use of basic office equipment such as: telephones, calculators, copier, fax, computers and computer software (MS Excel, Word, Practice Management software).
• Ability to be professional and maintain composure when dealing with stressful situations.
• Ability to cooperatively work with the doctors, co-workers and patients and build relationships of trust.
• Maintain confidence with the patient regarding doctors and staff.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and complete tasks timely.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to collect data, establish facts and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate and express thoughts and ideas clearly and competently.
• Ability to quickly grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities.
• Greet visitors and patients professionally and courteously.

Education/ Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• College Degree preferred
• Dental experience preferred
• Dentrix/Eaglesoft experience preferred

Physical/ Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to patients and staff.
• Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
• Must have high manual dexterity.
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn.

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!