Apple Tree Dental

Delivers preventive and restorative dental care

Dental Claims Specialist

Accounts Payable/ReceivableConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew Brighton, MN, USA$22 - $24 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Experience working with Microsoft software, including Word and Excel.
Experience with dental or medical software, such as Open Dental.
Listens to, understands, and appropriately responds to patient and customer needs.
Demonstrates professional behavior, complies with personnel and departmental policies, and supports and participates in quality improvement activities.
Works actively with others and maintains positive behavior and a positive attitude.
Supports and participates in discussions and changes regarding work practices.
Acts and speaks respectfully, listens to and respects others' opinions, and maintains confidentiality.
Demonstrates commitment to personal growth and development, completes and attends mandated educational courses, maintains current licensure and certifications if applicable, and attends departmental meetings or proactively gathers missed information.
Addresses issues courteously and respectfully, applies the same standard to patients, families, and coworkers, and supports them positively.
Follows safety practices, identifies and resolves safety issues in accordance with policy, seeks assistance when necessary, and helps and teaches others.
Ability to operate a computer and basic office equipment.
Must be well organized and detail oriented.
Excellent math skills.
Ability to work in a team and willingness to provide backup for others on the accounting team.
Ability to sit, walk, and stand in a normal office environment.
Manual dexterity for using a calculator, adding machine, and keyboard.

Responsibilities

Enters checks and electronic payments from insurance companies and public programs for selected locations.
Allocates payments to the proper services or visit.
Submits dental and medical claims to insurance companies.
Follows up on dental and medical claims.
Reviews insurance aging reports, investigates late payments, and resolves dental and medical claims.
Gathers payments from Accounts Receivable staff and other cash and checks received for the day, and makes daily deposits electronically or at the bank for cash.
Provides backup support for the Billing Specialist and Collection Specialist.

Desired Qualifications

Billing and collections experience is highly preferred but not required.

Salary Range: 22 to 24 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Apple Tree Dental is a nationally recognized, innovative non-profit group practice committed to delivering comprehensive, high-quality dental care to patients of all ages and abilities. We serve communities both at our Centers for Dental Health and through mobile and on-site services in long-term care and assisted living facilities, Head Start centers, group homes, and schools.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Dental Claims Specialist to join our Corporate Team at our New Brighton center. This role is an essential part of our Billing department, responsible for posting insurance payments, allocating the payments to the proper services, following up on dental and medical insurance denials, resubmitting as necessary and subsequent collections from insurance companies and patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Enters checks and electronic payments from insurance companies and public programs (for selected locations)
Allocates payments to the proper services/visit
Submit dental and medical claims to insurance companies
Follows up on dental and medical claims
Reviews of ageing reports related to insurance. This includes investigating late payments and resolving dental and medical claims
Gathers payments from all Accounts Receivable staff as well as other cash/checks received for the day, and do the daily deposit(s) electronically, or at the bank in the case of cash
Provides backup support for the Billing Specialist and Collection Specialist
Other duties as assigned

Why Join Us?

Meaningful Work – Make a difference in a mission-driven, patient-centered practice
Professional Growth – Gain valuable experience in a supportive team environment
Inclusive Workplace – Work in a welcoming setting where all contributions are valued

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Experience working with Microsoft software, including Word and Excel
Experience with dental/medical software, such as, but not limited to, Open Dental
Billing and Collections experience is not required, but highly preferred

Additional Expectations

Listens to, understands and appropriately responds to patient/customer needs. Meets the reasonable needs of all patient/family/customer groups and improves overall customer satisfaction
Demonstrates professional behavior with his/her work. Complies with personnel and departmental policies. Supports and participates in quality improvement activities
Works actively with others to get the job done. Consistently exhibits positive behavior/actions, including maintaining a positive attitude
Supports and participates in changes and discussions regarding work practices
Acts and speaks respectfully regardless of the presence or absence of the person. Frequently offers praise to others for doing a good job. Listens to and respects the opinions of others, and maintains confidentiality
Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment towards personal growth and development; completes and attends mandated educational courses. Maintain current licensure and certifications, if applicable. Attends and participates in departmental meetings, and if unable to attend proactively asks or gathers missed information
Addresses issues in a courteous and respectful manner. Maintains the same standard for all patients/families and co-workers. Supports co-workers and patients/families in a positive manner.
Follows safety practices. Identifies problems and works to resolve safety issues as they occur and in accordance with policy, asking for assistance when necessary. Helps and teaches others
The passion and willingness to fully embrace and embody Apple Tree Dental' s mission, vision and values.
Ability to operate a computer and basic office equipment
Must be well organized and detail oriented
Excellent math skills
Ability to work in a team, and willingness to be the back up person for others on the accounting team

Physical Demands

This position requires sitting, walking and standing associated with a normal office environment.
Manual dexterity is needed for using a calculator, adding machine and keyboard

About the Company

Apple Tree Dental

Delivers preventive and restorative dental care

Apple Tree Dental provides dental care to vulnerable populations through education, prevention, and restorative services, operating nine Centers for Dental Health in Minnesota, a Community Outreach Center, and an On-Site Care Program. It uses specially trained dentists and multilingual staff to deliver preventive and treatment services to more than 37,000 patients each year. The organization differentiates itself by integrating dental care with overall health and a strong emphasis on access and outreach, including on-site care for people with barriers. Its goal is to remove barriers to oral health and make dental care a part of overall health and well-being for all.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Little Falls, MN
Founded: 1985

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