Dental Treatment Coordinator | University of Kentucky Job at University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

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  • University of Kentucky
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

Department Name: 7A312: Dentistry-Turfland Gen Dent

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.

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

HS

Required Related Experience:

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification :

None

Preferred Education/Experience:

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

University Community of Inclusion:

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

About University of Kentucky

Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.

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Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours,

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