St. Louis South Oral Surgery
Billing Coordinator
St. Louis, Missouri•Full-time
$18 - $30 hourly
$18 - $30 hourly
About the Job
Who We Are:
St. Louis South Oral Surgery provides comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgery services for adults and children in a supportive, patient-focused environment. Our team uses advanced technology and meticulous documentation to ensure high-quality, personalized care and maximize insurance reimbursement for every patient.
Do You Find Fulfillment In:
- Helping patients understand their financial options and insurance benefits.
- Collaborating closely with surgeons, clinical staff, and administrative team members.
- Learning new billing and coding systems, insurance policies, and compliance standards.
- Tackling complex billing situations with confidence and persistence.
- Maintaining exceptional accuracy and organization—even when managing multiple accounts.
- Taking initiative and ownership of your work, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
- Communicating clearly and compassionately with patients, payers, and teammates.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Insurance Verification & Authorization: Verify benefits, obtain pre-authorizations, and explain coverage to patients before treatment.
- Claims Management: Submit, monitor, and follow up on insurance claims and appeals for oral surgery, anesthesia, and office procedures.
- Patient Billing: Generate accurate statements, collect balances, answer billing questions, and assist patients in understanding charges and payment options.
- Documentation: Ensure thorough, compliant documentation of clinical procedures and correspondence with payers.
- Revenue Cycle Support: Work with surgeons and coders to maximize reimbursement and minimize denials or delays.
- Problem-Solving: Investigate and resolve discrepancies, denials, and patient account issues in a timely, professional manner.
- Compliance: Stay current with HIPAA, insurance, and regulatory requirements related to billing.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent (Required).
- Additional coursework or certification in medical/dental billing or coding (Preferred).
Experience:
- 1 year in a medical, dental, or oral surgery billing or front office role (Preferred).
- Familiarity with dental/medical insurance plans, benefit verification, coding (CPT/CDT/ICD-10), and EMR systems (Preferred).
Other Details:
- Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience.
- Job Type: Full-time.
- Locations:
- 9911 Kennerly Rd, Ste E, St. Louis, MO 63128.
- 1155 E Gannon Dr, Festus, MO 63028.
- 456 N New Ballas Rd, Suite 249, Creve Coeur, MO 63141.
- Apply here!
Join a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and making a difference in the patient experience every day!