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Insurance AR Specialist

Role overview

Summary

The Insurance A/R Support Specialist is focused on managing outstanding insurance accounts receivable to enhance the revenue cycle. This role supports the Revenue Cycle Management team at DCA by ensuring timely follow-up on claims and improving overall claim approval rates.

Qualifications

  • Experience in accounts receivable management or insurance billing.
  • Proficiency in using Denticon or similar dental software.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with insurance payers and internal teams.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of dental insurance claims processing.

Responsibilities

  • Submit claims daily with required attachments in Denticon.
  • Review and correct all DentalXChange errors daily.
  • Utilize Denticon Task Manager to work all outstanding insurance A/R aged 30+ days.
  • Research claim status via payer portals and phone calls when needed.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Research
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Dental Care Alliance

  • Medical Practices & Clinics
  • Large
  • 1,001–5,000
As one of the country’s largest dental support organizations, we have more than 400 affiliated dental practices in 24 states. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Sarasota, FL, Dental Care Alliance supports more than 400 affiliated dental practices in 24 states, making it one of the largest multi-branded dental support organizations in the country. DCA-affiliated practices provide a full suite of dental services, including general dentistry, hygiene, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics and oral surgery. Our platform is powerful and cultivates lasting relationships. Experienced, licensed Clinical Directors ensure superior standards of care, and our affiliated dentists share our commitment to practicing with honesty, integrity and compassion. The future is now. We’re committed to continually advancing our offices and clinical teams through ongoing training and access to the latest advancements in treatment and equipment. We provide the support necessary to allow our providers to focus on the one thing that matters most: the patients. We invest in our practices and our teams to empower them to stay focused and committed to quality care. Just as each tooth has a counterpart and a strong support system, we are a team working together toward the common goal of providing patients with an exceptional dental experience. Teamwork is what makes a smile, and it’s how we work. It’s always been our philosophy that happy dentists equal healthy smiles. Our model is optimized for growth. Our mission is superior, streamlined, patient-focused dental care. All DCA practices benefit from our successful dental practice model with consolidated support. We provide: • Human resources, payroll and benefits • Marketing • Purchasing • Accounting & accounts payable • Insurance support • Facility support • Staff training and C.E. courses • OSHA compliance • CPR certification • Integrated information technology

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Job description

Overview:

The Insurance A/R Support Specialist is responsible for monitoring, researching, and resolving outstanding insurance accounts receivable over 30 days. This role ensures claims are accurately followed up on, required attachments are submitted through Denticon, and all DentalXChange errors are reviewed and corrected in a timely manner. The specialist supports the revenue cycle by reducing aged A/R, improving first-pass claim approvals, and expediting insurance reimbursement.

Responsibilities:

· Submit claims daily with required attachments in Denticon.

· Review and correct all DentalXChange errors daily.

· Utilize Denticon Task Manager to work all outstanding insurance A/R aged 30+ days (by payer, age bucket and value).

· Research claim status via payer portals and phone calls when needed.

· Document claim follow-up notes clearly and accurately within Denticon.

· Escalate denial patterns to leadership for root-cause intervention.

· Monitor timely filing limits to prevent aged claims from expiring.

· Utilize Denticon Task Manager to collaborate with office teams to request additional documentation when needed.

Performance Metrics (KPIs)


· Insurance AR Aging Target:

55% in 0-30 days

20% in 31-60 days

15% in 61-90 days

10% in over 90 days

· 90% First-pass acceptance rate


Culture


Our Revenue Cycle Management team is built on a foundation of service excellence. Guided by DCA’s AmaZing Training philosophy, we understand that our providers, practice teams, and offices are not just partners, they are our customers. Every interaction is an opportunity to deliver exceptional service by being responsive, collaborative, and accountable. We listen actively, anticipate needs, and take ownership to provide solutions or connect our offices with the right resources quickly and effectively. Our culture thrives on teamwork, transparency, and a shared commitment to making life easier for our practices. By removing financial complexities, we empower offices to focus on what matters most - delivering outstanding patient care. At DCA, we don’t just manage revenue; we create an experience that reflects our promise of AmaZing service every day.

Reports To: Insurance AR Supervisor/AR Revenue Cycle Manager

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