Position Title:              Dental Billing Clerk

General Description:    Dental Billing Clerk

Reports to:                  Medical/Dental Billing Supervisor

Supervises:                  N/A

Salary/Status:              Non-Exempt

Minimum Requirements:

• High school graduate; some college helpful
• Previous experience as a Dental Biller
• Good math skills and ability to operate calculator
• Computer literate in Windows application
• Ability to work accurately, independently and efficiently in a fast paced environment
• Ability to assist in all areas of dental billing
• Must show discretion in the handling of confidential information
• Must possess the ability to interact positively with patients, personnel, visitors and the general public
• Knowledge of Dentrix Enterprise Dental Billing System

Principle Responsibilities and Duties:

• Generates billings for the dental clinic on a daily or weekly basis
• Prepares bills to be sent out, being sure that all forms are filled out according to payer specific guidelines
• Receives payment (Remittance Advice) for dental services and posts cash to corresponding accounts
• Responsible for working all denials and appeals in a timely manner
• Reviews claims for correct coding prior to billing being generated
• Assist with completing all monthly dental financial reports at the end of each month
• Inform Medical/Dental Billing Supervisor  of any unresolved issues or problems concerning all aspects of dental billing
• Responsible for working dental aging account balances
• Confirm insurance eligibility on any account in question using various payer websites
• Send out monthly patients statements for all accounts with patient balances
• Other related duties
• Ensure that all assignments are completed accurately and completely and in a timely manner
• Answer any patient questions pertaining to patient charges, balances or assistance programs that may be available in a courteous and professional manner
• Share responsibilities with other dental billing staff members as assigned
• Report to work regularly as scheduled

This position requires the use of a computer, the ability to work at a computer workstation, knowledge of how to use a keyboard.  It also requires flexibility of assignment of duties depending upon departmental needs.  This position also requires the knowledge and utilization of the Dentrix Enterprise dental billing system.   

JOB CODE: 1000088