Dental Precert Coordinator

A leading University in Newark NJ is seeking a Dental Precertification Coordinator to manage the administrative aspects of the dental surgical procedures. Job details are listed below. Apply today for immediate consideration!

Title: Dental Precertification Coordinator 
Pay rate: $27/hr - $28/hr 
Duration: Long term assignment 6-12 months with possible extension or hire
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am – 4 pm or 8:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: 110 Bergen Street, Newark NJ

Key Responsibilities:

• Prior Authorization and Precertification:

  • Work with providers and obtain prior authorization and pre-certs for surgeries.

  • Be responsible for securing records for insurance companies.

  • Work with doctor’s offices, law offices who request records for the Division.

• Administrative Duties:

  • Verifying insurance coverage and obtaining necessary pre-authorizations. 

  • Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation. 

  • Managing surgical billing information and coding. 

  • Tracking surgical cases, including completed and pending procedures. 

  • Managing surgical inventory and supplies. 

• Scheduling and Coordination:

  • Scheduling surgical procedures, including coordinating with surgeons and other relevant staff. 

  • Ensuring adequate time and space is allocated for each surgery. 

  • Managing surgical schedules, making adjustments as needed based on physician availability. 

  • Coordinating pre-operative appointments, testing, and consultations. 

  • Managing post-operative care coordination, including follow-up appointments.

• Patient Management:

  • Ensuring patients understand their insurance benefits and out-of-pocket expenses. 

  • Provide information support on pre-operative and post-operative care.

  • Answering patient questions and addressing concerns.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency in using electronic medical records and other software systems.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and surgical procedures (preferred).

• Knowledge of insurance verification and pre-authorization processes.

• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain patient privacy

• Dental EMR-axiUm or related systems

Pay Details: $27.00 to $28.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance