Job Title: Dental Billing Specialist
Department/Location: Operations
Reports to: Dental Billing Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Direct Reports: No
Company Overview ProSmile is one of the fastest-growing dental organizations, with a vast network of multi-specialty practices across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Washington D.C., and Maryland. Our practices are led by top-tier dentists who are committed to providing exceptional patient care while offering a supportive environment for dental professionals to thrive. We focus on delivering personalized, gentle care to our patients and creating a collaborative workplace with opportunities for mentorship, growth, and ongoing training.
Position Summary Actively seeking a motivated Dental Billing Specialist located in Oak Park, IL. As a Dental Billing Specialist you will be responsible for collecting balances and account reconciliations of insurance and patient balances. Daily responsibilities include insurance billing, data entry, and tracking payments. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and administrative skills and excel at multi-tasking. This role is in-office, with the option of 1 remote day per week!
Duties and Responsibilities The duties include, but are not limited to:
Audit charts Submit claims Enter insurance payments Follow up on outstanding claims and patient balances Address patient balances Work closely with individual office managers to successfully bill to the insurance companies Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned Qualifications Associates Degree preferred MS Office Suite proficient (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies Data entry Well-organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Dental billing experience Knowledge of dental codes and/or dental insurance preferred Knowledge of accounts receivables and insurance policies/benefits preferred Benefits
Our staff work diligently to deliver quality care to our patients. They are the key to fulfilling our mission! Perks of being part of a team who is keen to their individual growth, our staff members can enjoy our unique benefits package including:
Full Time We provide above industry standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Competitive pay Health & Dental insurance Dental discounts PTO Paid Holidays 401k Retirement Opportunities for growth Continuing education Flexible schedule Training support Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee. Equal Employment
Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads in provider and patient satisfaction. Prosmile values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged.
ProSmile is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply. Company Safety
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. ProSmile is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards.