Job Summary
Full time (8:45am - 4:45pm) positions available in the Westbury location of a Dental Administration Office for the position of Dental Claims Processor.
Candidates must have professional demeanor
We are seeking individuals who are friendly, and are able to multi-task, and be self- motivated.
Training provided.
Full Time position includes membership in Union Local 1102, with full health benefit and dental benefits.
Responsibilities and Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Complete data entry of new dental claims
- Review and process dental claims while maintaining individual quality and production expectations
- Research, analyze, and use available resources to make accurate and timely claims decisions
- Independently determine appropriate status of claims decision taking into consideration regulatory and company-specific requirements, in accordance with the American Dental Association
- Promote a positive customer service experience through prompt, accurate, and courteous responses to internal and external customers
- Identify and utilize best practices to ensure consistency and optimal performance in a team-based environment
- Ability to work in a team-based environment
- Moderate level of communication with external clients
- Support various project work as needed
- May perform other duties as needed
Qualifications and Skills
- Knowledge of dental terminology, and ADA codes, required.
- Data Entry experience dealing with all types of plans/claims required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Type a minimum of 35 wpm net on a computer keyboard.
- Ability to achieve and maintain quality and quantity standards
- Possess legible hand writing.
- Good reading, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to listen and communicate clearly and interact professionally, patiently and courteously with co-workers and supervisor.
- Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Detail oriented and good memory retention with ability to shift priorities.
- Good organizational skills, ability to work well under pressure and ability to handle a variety of functions in order to meet timelines.
- Ability to come into work on time and on a daily basis.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and project a professional business image.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
Benefits
Full Medical, dental, and vision benefits are included as part of joining the Local 1102 Union. Wait period of 3 months to join the Union
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Experience:
- Dental office: 1 year (Required)
- ICD-10: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Westbury, NY 11590: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person