Lorain County Health & Dentistry ยท 2 months ago
DENTAL BILLING ASSOCIATE
Lorain, OH, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expLorain County Health & Dentistry is a community health center dedicated to serving patients. The Billing Associate works closely with insurance carriers and staff to meet the billing and payment needs of patients and the organization.
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Responsibilities
Gather all pertinent information required to complete the billing process which includes but is not limited to the follow actions:
Enter charges, payments, and adjustments into the practice management system
Prepare and transmit electronic insurance claims
Print and mail paper insurance claims and patient statements
Review denied claims and resubmit as appropriate
Monitor reimbursements
Investigate instances of low reimbursement and stay current with changes in reimbursement regulations
Must maintain accurate records
Obtain patient financial history and determine their ability to pay current charges based on federal poverty guidelines, when needed
Comply with HIPAA guidelines as all times
Qualification
Required
Must have a high school diploma or GED
at least 2 years of dental billing experience, preferably in a community health center environment
must have knowledge of insurance processes and procedures
strong computer skills with proficiencies and previous experience in Outlook, Word, Excel, and electronic claims filing
knowledge of dental and medical terminology in order to properly code
Ability to independently coordinate multiple tasks
Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor and communicate enthusiastically with patients
Ability to be responsive in working with a culturally-diverse patient population
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Benefits
Excellent Training and Orientation Program
Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Prescription Coverage
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Plan
Giving back, outreach, and true advocacy to the patient community we serve.
Company
Lorain County Health & Dentistry
Lorain County Health & Dentistry provides primary and preventive health care services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Troy Chaffin
Chief Operating Officer
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