What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Insurance Coordinator position at Tagle & Castillo Cosmetic & Family Dentistry?
Job Summary:
INSURANCE VERIFICATIONS PPO & MEDICAID
- Greet and welcome patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
- Register patients by verifying patient information and insurance coverage
- Schedule appointments and manage the appointment calendar
- Answer phone calls, respond to inquiries, and provide information about the office.
- Collect co-pays and payments for services rendered
- Maintain patient records and ensure accuracy of information
- Follow HIPAA guidelines to protect patient confidentiality
- Assist team in other front office dynamics.
Qualifications:
- Dental knowledge required.
- Eaglesoft platform preferred but not required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be able to pass drug test and background check.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must be able to follow instructions and perform duties with minimal supervision.
- Must have good attendance and attention to detail.
Essential Duties: The essential duties of this position are as follows:
- This position revolves around coordinating and supporting patients and potential patients
- The tasks include verifying eligibility requirements, describing benefits, entering information into computer systems, calculating and collecting required payments for fees such as co-pays and deductibles, and generating reports for all of these activities
- Duties may also require follow-ups on denied claims, daily insurance claims, and posting payments made by patients to their account
- You will have to solve collection and registration issues, as well as translate and explain insurance details and compliance procedures to patients
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job-related location requirement:
- Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $16