Billing Specialist na Acorn Dentistry for Kids

Description

Job Highlights

• $21 - $23 / hour DOE
• Company pays 55-75% of benefit premiums based on tenure and great coverage
• Generous PTO package for all full-time team members including paid holidays
• 4% company match for 401k after 12 months
• Access to mental health resources through partnership with Better Help

This is an opening in our Clinic Support Office, located in Silverton, OR. 

Role Purpose:

Foster the Purpose of Acorn Dentistry for Kids:

Every Child Gets a Smile

… by living the Mission of Acorn Dentistry for Kids:

We promote health and confidence by

entertaining and educating in a magical environment of safety, cleanliness, comfort, and fun.

… with the result being the realization of the Vision of Acorn Dentistry for Kids:

We are world-class in supporting a child’s health

and confidence in the way they look and feel.

Role Summary:

The Billing Specialist is responsible for payment and all aspects of RCM. This position is the main contact for patients regarding outstanding balances, and outstanding insurance payments as well as the contact for clinics regarding billing questions or concerns. They play a pivotal role in providing feedback to the clinics to promote a more efficient RCM process with more timely payments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage the full RCM process with emphasis on timely claim submission, AR and denial management, and payment reconciliation
• Collect outstanding patient debt via appropriate forms of communication and established processes. Manage patient overpayment by providing prompt reconciliation with refund submission
• Send unpaid debts to collection agencies and track adjustments and write-offs
• Handle insurance verification and all necessary reporting. Respond to records release requests
• Serve as a point of contact for all clinics questions regarding patient and insurance financials
• Verifying patient insurance information and preparation of patient accounts to maximize clinic success and minimize patient satisfaction issues
• Complete additional tasks and projects assigned by leadership, related to the organizations goals

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to details
• Proficiency with computers, typing, and knowledge of Microsoft programs
• Strong financial acumen and knowledge of all RCM processes

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Billing experience preferred 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional travel to dental offices

Acorn Dentistry for Kids is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace

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