Dental Receptionist / Front Desk in Lawndale, CA

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Lawndale, CA

Job Description

TITLE: Biller DEPARTMENT: Operations REPORTS TO: Office Manager PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: • Manage third party billing process consistent with practice management system billing, EDI, payment entry, charge and transaction management • Manage third party EOB posting and proper disposition of remaining balances • Follow up on third party denials, underpayments, non-payments, suspensions and any other exception to the timely receipt of anticipated payment • Manages the individual claim self pay billing post visit, including co-payments, deductibles and denied services • Ensure that there is a timely review of encounter coding for accuracy and compliance prior issuance of a third party claim • Coordinates periodic chart reviews for coding accuracy with coding consultant and follow up with communicating results to clinical staff • Performs other duties as requested QUALIFICATIONS: • Associate Degree with 3+ years of dental billing experience • Previous experience with HMO and PPO plans • Experience in dental treatment planning preferred • Knowledge of dental terminology • Knowledge of dental office procedures • Knowledge of insurance plans and claims processing • Knowledge of DentiMax or similar software often required • Knowledge of MS Office • Ability to multi-task • Must be Bilingual, Spanish • Excellent communication skills; planning and organizing skills; problem analysis and problem solving skills; judgment and decision-making skills; integrity; teamwork; customer service orientation