Dental Billing Clerk

Castle Family Health Centers

Atwater, CA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Accounts Receivable, Billing, Compensation and Benefits, Content Management Systems (CMS), Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Documentation, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), High School Diploma, Maintain Compliance, Medi-Cal, Medical Billing, Medical Record System, Medical Treatment, Multilingual, Patient Care Authorizations, Patient Charts, Spanish Language, Support Documentation, Trend Analysis, Validation Documentation
LOCATION
Atwater, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Key Responsibilities: Medi-Cal (Denti-Cal) Billing – Primary Focus: - Prepare, review, and submit dental claims in accordance with Denti-Cal/Medi-Cal guidelines. - Ensure proper use of CDT codes, modifiers, and treatment authorizations (TARs). - Verify eligibility and benefits prior to claim submission. - Monitor claim status and resolve denials, including documentation and X-ray requirements. EHR Review & Documentation Validation: - Review patient charts to ensure billed procedures are supported by documentation. - Verify required X-rays (bitewings, periapical, panoramic) are present and compliant. - Confirm procedure notes, tooth numbers, surfaces, and clinical justification. - Coordinate corrections with providers prior to submission. Commercial Billing: - Submit claims to commercial carriers and manage coordination of benefits. - Post payments and identify denial trends. Accounts Receivable: - Work A/R reports and follow up on unpaid claims. - Correct and resubmit claims as needed. Compliance: - Maintain compliance with HRSA, CMS, DHCS, and HIPAA requirements. - Support audits and ensure documentation integrity. Collaboration: - Communicate with providers and staff regarding documentation issues. - Assist with training and workflow improvements.

Desired Qualifications:

o High School Graduate and/or billing certificate

o Type 35-45 wpm & Computer skills

o Customer services experience

o Bilingual Spanish preferred

o Strong organizational skills

Must be a team player

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • $ 21 per hr

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Atwater, CA 95301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

About the Company

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Castle Family Health Centers