Dental Insurance Coordinator (Full-Time) - James W. Childress DDS, Inc.About Our PracticeWelcome to
James W. Childress DDS, Inc.! Located in Davis, CA, our prestigious 2-doctor practice has been proudly voted the
Best Dentist in Yolo County 25 years in a row. We operate as a premier
Fee-For-Service (FFS) practice, supported by an incredible, full team dedicated to delivering top-tier cosmetic, family, and general dentistry.
We take great pride in our high-end, supportive, and comfortable office environment. If you want to work with an elite team that treats patients like family, we want to hear from you!
Position Overview- Position Title: Insurance Coordinator
- Employment Category: Full-Time
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Pay Type: Hourly
- Compensation Range: $23.00- $27.00 DOE
- Incentive: Immediate Hire! ---
Benefits PackageDr. Childress offers a robust, highly competitive benefits package for our full-time team members, including:
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Comprehensive Health Care Coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Sick Time
- Dental Care benefits
Job ResponsibilitiesAs our Insurance Coordinator, you will own the end-to-end insurance process to ensure clear transparency for our patients and seamless revenue flow for our Fee-For-Service practice. Core duties include:
- Insurance Verification: Pre-verifying out-of-network and FFS dental insurance benefits prior to patient appointments.
- Claims Management: Submitting comprehensive dental insurance claims quickly and accurately; including digital X-rays, narrative attachments, and intra-oral images.
- Accounts Receivable & Appeals: Monitoring outstanding insurance aging reports, tracking unpaid claims, and aggressively appealing denials.
- Patient Financial Consulting: Explicitly detailing out-of-pocket costs and explaining out-of-network breakdowns to patients with clarity and empathy.
- Front Office Support: Collaborating with the New Patient and Schedule Coordinators to maintain an efficient front desk workflow.
Required & Preferred QualificationsRequired:- Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of experience managing dental insurance processing, billing, or claims allocation.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of dental codes (CDT codes), insurance terminology, and how out-of-network/FFS reimbursement operates.
- Traits: Exceptional communication skills, strict attention to detail, and a warm, professional phone presence.
Preferred:- Software: Proficiency with dental practice management software (e.g., Dentrix, Dentech, or similar platforms).
- Background: Previous experience handling high-volume claims in a boutique or private practice setting.
How to ApplyWe are looking to fill this role
immediately. Please submit your updated resume detailing your dental front-office or insurance tracking experience. We look forward to meeting the next elite addition to our team!