ID: 561436
Dental Front Office Job Posting
Sapphire Smiles Dentistry

Description

💎Here We GROW Again!💎 Our modern, high-tech, cosmetic, private practice in the Houston Heights area is looking for a friendly, energetic, and highly motivated DENTAL INSURANCE AND BILLING SPECIALIST to join our exceptional practice and help create an outstanding patient experience. Come join Sapphire Smiles where we pride ourselves on delivering beautiful dentistry in a welcoming, patient-focused environment. We are looking for someone who thrives in a detail-oriented environment, and wants to grow with an amazing team that values people, positivity, professionalism and patients. ________________________________________ 💎Responsibilities • Verify patients' dental insurance eligibility and benefits before appointments. • Submit accurate dental insurance claims electronically and by mail. • Review and correct rejected or denied claims and resubmit as needed. • Follow up with insurance companies regarding unpaid or delayed claims. • Post insurance payments, adjustments, and patient payments into the practice management system. • Explain insurance benefits, coverage, and estimated out-of-pocket costs to patients. • Prepare and present treatment estimates based on insurance benefits. • Collect patient balances, copayments, deductibles, and outstanding payments. • Maintain accurate patient insurance information and update records regularly. • Coordinate with dentists and clinical staff to ensure documentation supports claim submissions. • Appeal denied claims by gathering necessary documentation and communicating with insurance carriers. • Reconcile accounts receivable and monitor aging reports to improve collections. • Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and insurance billing guidelines. • Communicate professionally with patients, insurance representatives, and team members regarding billing questions. • Assist with month-end financial reporting and billing audits as needed. • Knowledge of dental insurance plans (PPO, HMO, Medicaid, and indemnity plans) • Dental coding (CDT codes) and insurance claim processing • Experience with dental practice management software (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental) • Accounts receivable and collections • Attention to detail and accuracy • Strong customer service and communication skills • Problem-solving and claim resolution • Time management and organizational skills • Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook) ________________________________________ 💎 Qualifications • Bilingual English/Spanish PREFERRED • Minimum 2 years of dental billing experience MANDITORY • Minimum 2 years experience using Dentrix PREFERRED • Excellent communication and customer service skills • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities • Positive attitude and team-player mindset • Must be willing to work 2 Saturdays per month (with Wednesdays off) ________________________________________ 💎 Work Schedule • Mondays & Fridays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM • Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM • Two Saturdays per month: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM • Off: Wednesdays, 2 Saturdays per month and Sundays ________________________________________ 💎 What We Offer • Competitive pay based on experience • Excellent benefits package • Supportive and positive work environment • Opportunities for professional growth as the practice continues to expand • Work in a beautiful, modern dental office with advanced technology ________________________________________ 💎 Learn More About Us • 🌐 SapphireSmilesDentistry.com • 📸 @SapphireSmiles_Dentistry • 📧 [sign in to DentalPost to see current contact info] ________________________________________ • Please apply ONLY through DentalPost.com or email • PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE • CANDIDATES THAT CALL THE OFFICE WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DISQUALIFIED