Telecommute Finance Controller

Job Description
Job Description
Description:
SEEKING OFFICE MANAGER
Do you have experience talking to patients about their treatment plans? If so we would like to interview you!

Position Summary
This position is responsible for communicating and managing the financial aspects of patient care with clarity, accuracy, and professionalism. This role ensures patients understand their treatment plans, associated costs, insurance benefits, and financial commitments. The primary purpose of the position is to support case acceptance, maintain accurate insurance and financial records, maximize collections, and keep patient accounts up to date. Checking in patients, Checking out patients, Scheduling.

Key Responsibilities
Insurance Management
Verify insurance for all patients, with support from the Check-In team. Enter and update detailed insurance breakdowns and benefit information in Dentrix. Submit insurance claims promptly and accurately; review claims and resolve issues or denials. Maintain accurate insurance notes, documentation, and attachments. Utilize insurance portals and eAssist for claims, eligibility, and follow-up. Financial Responsibilities
Collect copays and balances at check-out, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.

Present, create, and document financial arrangements or payment plans. Follow up on overdue accounts and maintain healthy accounts receivable (AR). Post payments from patients and insurance companies. Maintain precise financial records for all patient accounts. Treatment Plan Presentation
Present comprehensive treatment plans to patients in a clear and confident manner. Review estimated insurance coverage, out-of-pocket costs, and payment expectations. Gain patient commitment to scheduled treatment and financial arrangements.

Communicate with the clinical team to ensure accuracy in treatment coding and planning. Phones & Scheduling
Answering phones
Checking in patients
Patient forms
Patient scheduling
Communication Expectations
Serve as the primary contact for patient financial, billing, and insurance questions. Communicate with insurance companies as needed for claims resolution, benefit clarification, or disputes. Maintain professional, consistent communication with patients and team members.

Technology & Systems
Dentrix practice management software
Dental Intel eAssist
Insurance eligibility and claims portals
Multi-line phone and digital communication systems
Requirements:
Qualifications & Experience
Dental experience not required; dental background is a plus. Sales experience helpful due to the treatment presentation and financial communication aspects of the role. No minimum education requirement beyond standard workplace qualifications. Ability to learn and apply dental terminology, insurance concepts, and financial systems.

Soft Skills & Competencies
Detail-oriented and accurate in documentation
Confident discussing financial information and treatment costs
Highly organized and dependable
Calm under pressure and able to multitask effectively
Clear, professional communicator
Trustworthy with confidential information
Analytical and able to interpret financial/insurance details
Strong problem-solving abilities