Dental Claims Specialist

Job Title Dental Claims Specialist Department Dentistry | Dental Faculty Practice Job Description The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is seeking a Patient Revenue Cycle Senior Coordinator for its affiliated Ohio State Dental Faculty Practice (DFP). When our faculty is not teaching the next generation of dentists or hygienists, our faculty dentists and faculty hygienists provide expert care for children and adults through DFP. Our dentists provide virtually every area of dental care available. The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is the fourth largest public dental school in the United States and it is the only public dental school in Ohio. The college is divided into ten divisions with all major ADA‑recognized dental specialties represented. The College has approximately 600 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs. Responsibilities Serves as Treatment Coordinator/Dental/Medical Billing Specialist for the Ohio State Dental Faculty Practice within the College of Dentistry: performs insurance predeterminations of benefits, validates insurance coverage and preauthorizations (medical and dental); discusses with patients treatment plans and payment arrangements; enters dental and medical coding. Bill medical/dental carriers, appeal claims, and perform collection functions. Serve as liaison between doctors, patients and payers. Responsible for a group of provider’s A/R including timely filing and appealing accounts and processing accounts within the department’s policy. Schedule Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm On-site Compensation $18.37 - $23.99 depending upon education and relevant work experience. Position Requirements Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug and alcohol screening. High school diploma or GED. Minimum 2 years’ experience in a healthcare cash‑posting environment. Proficiency with computers and related software. Efficiency with 10 key calculator. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Desired Qualifications Experience with commercial and government insurance. Knowledge of dental billing practices and procedures. Skill in operating personal computer and related medical billing software. Ability to deal with problems involving insurance. Ability to maintain accurate records and cooperate with co‑workers. Knowledge of customer service skills and the ability to apply them in various situations. Ability to answer routine inquiries and resolve complaints from patients, third party payers and doctors. 4 to 6 years’ experience in a dental billing environment. Additional Information Postle Hall (0024) Position Type Regular Scheduled Hours 40 Shift First Shift Equal Opportunity Employer The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, holds them to equal standards and provides equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr