Dental Accounts Receivable Representative - Full Time
DOCS Health
Perkasie, PA 18944, USA
6/14/2022
Full Time
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
At DOCS Dental, we believe every patient deserves not only excellent dental care but also a seamless and stress-free financial experience. Our practice is built on compassion, communication, and trust — values that also extend to how we support and empower our team. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Dental Accounts Receivable (AR) Representative to join our administrative team and help ensure the financial health of both our patients and our practice.
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday - 8:30am - 5:30pm
- Occasional overtime required based on billing cycles or deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Generate and submit accurate claims and invoices for dental services to insurance companies and patients.
- Review and verify patient insurance eligibility and dental benefits.
- Maintain and update patient accounts with payment details, insurance updates, and account adjustments
- Monitor accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue accounts and implement collection strategies.
- Prepare and submit dental insurance claims electronically or via paper as required.
- Follow up on unpaid claims and work with insurance companies to resolve disputes or discrepancies.
- Communicate with patients to explain billing procedures, account balances, and payment options.
- Address and resolve patient inquiries and complaints regarding their accounts.
- Ensure all billing practices comply with federal and state regulations, including HIPAA.
- Keep updated on changes in dental billing codes and insurance regulations.
- Work closely with dental office staff, including dentists and hygienists, to ensure accuracy in billing and coding.
- Collaborate with office management to improve billing processes and systems.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience in accounts receivable in a dental setting
- Must have experience with Denticon.
- Must have experience with Ortho Accounts Receivable.
- Must have a Real ID
- Certification as a Dental Billing Specialist or similar credential is a plus.
DOCS Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.