Dental Treatment Coordinator

Job Title
Dental Treatment Coordinator


Requisition Number
RE48107


Working Title

Department Name
7A312: Dentistry-Turfland Gen Dent


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
42


Salary Range
$17.41-27.87/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


HS




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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


4 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; repetitive motion; standing or walking with objects up to 25 lbs; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.



Shift

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk) Hours may be modified on occasion to meet patient care needs.



Job Summary

UK Turfland General Dentistry Clinic is looking for an individual with strong customer service experience to manage and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of insurance and billing operations. The position requires close collaboration with clinic staff to inform billing and registration teams of any necessary forms or documentation needed for accurate claim submissions. Primary responsibilities include reviewing and verifying insurance eligibility and benefits, obtaining pretreatment estimates and authorizations, and monitoring outstanding patient account balances with proactive efforts to collect past-due amounts. The candidate must respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a professional and timely manner and adhere to protocols for record retention, HIPAA compliance, and patient privacy regulations.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Organization, critical thinking, detail-oriented, dependable, excellent computer skills, proactive, excellent listening skills, dental knowledge, positive attitude, forward thinking, multi-tasker, analytical, responsible, diligent, decisive, receptive, flexible, dedicated team player.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Five or more years related experience in Dental Treatment Coordination and BLS/ACLS highly preferred.



Deadline to Apply
11/19/2024


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