Collections Coordinator - Catalano Liefer Bruno & Russell : Job Details

Exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Collections Coordinator for our very busy well established office in Catskill NY Catalano Leifer Bruno and Russell Family Dentistry is a pillar of the community and a multi year winner of Best Dental Office in Greene County on account of our exceptional service and fantastic environment In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the full collections cycle is addressed for the practice and serve as the frontline superstar of its financial operations Position Details Location Catalano Leifer Bruno and Russell Family Dentistry Catskill NY Full Time Mon through Friday 800am to 500pm Salary 22 26 per hour We value our employees and want to remain competitive in a demanding industry The following are some benefits we offer to our part time Front Desk Representatives Health Benefits based on FTE401KSick Days Paid holidaysESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Collects on outstanding balances from patients by monitoring the 30 60 90 aging report; works in collaboration with the Practice Administrator the Finance Department and other staff to contact patients for paymentCollects on outstanding balances from insurance carriersCollaborates with Practice Administrator to send billing statements to patients on a monthly basisInteracts with patients effectively on billing issues checking credit and setting up payment plans and processing refunds to patients as necessaryApplies insurance payments for dental work performed to patient ledger as neededVerifies patient insurance benefits prior to dental work being performed; accurately communicates to front desk staff billing and patients regarding patient insurance coverageResponsible for all pre authorizations and follow up on sameCreates and maintains accurate and up to date insurance profiles for each patient indicating the financial responsibility of the patient and the financial responsibility of the insurance companyFollows up on unpaid claims with insurance carriers to collect on balances for dental work owed by the carrierServes as a liaison between insurance carriers staff and patients to resolve any disputesconcerns and maintains a positive working relationship; corrects and resubmits claim upon carrier denialInteracts effectively with patients as needed on patient billing questionsCorrects inaccuracies in fee schedules to ensure proper charges for all procedures NON ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs all other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None JOB QUALIFICATIONS INCL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalentProficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially in Outlook Excel and WordExperience in business functions of a dental or medical practice preferred; ability to work independently a must Please apply via this posting or via our website wwwbrookbeamdentalcom We look forward to hearing from you soon