Dental Benefits Verification Specialist

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Remote dental benefits specialist verifying insurance coverage and eligibility. Maintaining accurate patient records and reports for a supportive dental-care environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Compile dental insurance verification of benefit and eligibility information within the required timeframe
  • Accurately enter payer/insurance verification information into practice management software, including restrictions, coverage, deductibles, remaining benefits, and history
  • Immediately report inability to obtain verification or incomplete information to the manager
  • Maintain a system for initial and subsequent verification of benefits
  • Prepare daily reports of verification-of-benefit activities
  • Prepare and maintain individual patient files and documentation in an electronic HIPAA-compliant application or patient chart
  • Keep the supervisor informed about matters regarding verification of benefits
  • Represent the company professionally and maintain confidentiality, integrity, and honesty in company affairs
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 2 years of experience account audits for a fast-paced dental practice
  • Proficiency in one or more dental software systems: Open Dental, Eaglesoft, Dentrix or others
  • Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office, such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Proficient in PDF and/or Foxit software
  • Experience working in dental offices or insurance verification preferred
  • Familiar with dental terminology
  • Strong interpersonal skills including professionalism
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Quick learner, personable, friendly, and a team player
  • Ability to assess problems and troubleshoot to find solutions
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work with multiple changing priorities
  • Abide by HIPAA guidelines and patient privacy policies