Accounts Receivable Specialist- Utah

Description

 The A/R Specialist is responsible for insurance verifications, the processing of dental insurance claims, and management of relationships with insurance carriers. Contacts insurance companies and patients regarding coverage determinations and outstanding balances. Researches and resolves insurance billing issues. 

Requirements

Position Summary

The A/R Specialist is responsible for insurance verifications, the processing of dental insurance claims, and management of relationships with insurance carriers. Contacts insurance companies and patients regarding coverage determinations and outstanding balances. Researches and resolves insurance billing issues.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of dental billing and insurance.

Familiarity with ADA codes

Creative problem solving skills

Negotiation skills

Experienced in oral and written communication.

Understanding of basic computer functions including practice management software

Skilled in managing incoming phone calls and making outbound phone calls.

Capable of working alone without constant supervision

Overall comprehension of office mission, vision and systems

Superb verbal skills with patients, insurance companies, third party companies and team

Strong mathematical capabilities

The ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time

Success Factors

Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality to HIPAA standards.

Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor and attitude.

Must be detail oriented in order to maintain good financial practices, account balances, and financial reporting.

You must be flexible and understand that your job duties may change from time to time and that you may be asked to “help out” in other areas of the office.

Must demonstrate active listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Must demonstrate good reading comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Must demonstrate excellent communication skills - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).