Fair Haven Community Health Care · 18 hours ago
Dental Billing Specialist
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expFair Haven Community Health Care is a community health center dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care. The Dental Billing Specialist is responsible for efficient billing services, including verifying benefits, preparing claims, and managing collections to ensure patients receive the necessary treatment.
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Responsibilities
Performs billing and computer functions, including data entry, documentation review and encounter posting
Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper when necessary
Work claims and claim denials to ensure maximum reimbursement for services provided
Verifying patients' insurance and obtaining coverage breakdowns
Creating ABNs as needed based on coverage
Schedule/treatment plan reviews for carrier authorization
Obtaining and logging prior authorizations for procedures as mandated by carriers
Prepare, review and send patient statements
Process and send “collections” letters for outstanding balances
Process all returned mail
Answer incoming patient billing phone calls, work to resolve patient issues
Initiating collection calls and setting up and maintaining payment arrangements
Follow collections process as outlined in FHCHC billing guideline
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED is required
Experience in a dental setting is essential
Minimum of one year of dental authorizations and billing experience
Excellent interpersonal skills
Accuracy and attention to detail a must
Ability to work in a team environment or independently
Ability to meet all established deadlines, metrics and assignment goals at all times
Oral and written proficiency in English
Ability to use computer and multi-lined telephones
Understanding of dental terminology
Knowledge and experience in billing and authorization practices specific to Medicaid
Ability to commute to New Haven and Branford, Connecticut Offices
Preferred
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
Company
Fair Haven Community Health Care
Fair Haven Community Health Care is a primary health care organization and wellness activities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$26.1MKey Investors
Cambridge Savings Bank
2024-04-04Debt Financing· $26.1M
Leadership Team
Manan Dave
Chief Corporate Compliance Officer
Recent News
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