Customer Service Specialist

2 weeks ago


Albany, New York, United States Empire Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Albany Full time

Position Overview:

Customer Service Specialist - Full-Time Role (Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM) + Competitive Salary Range: $18 - $21 based on experience + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Empire Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Albany is a dynamic and rapidly expanding practice seeking a dedicated Customer Service Specialist to enhance our exceptional team.

Why Choose Heartland Dental?

At Heartland Dental, we recognize that delivering outstanding lifetime care to our patients begins with hiring and nurturing team members who meet the operational and clinical needs of each dental office we support. As a Customer Service Specialist, you will thrive in an environment that promotes continuous learning, teamwork, and a patient-first approach.

In your role as a Customer Service Specialist, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive team where patient care is paramount, and ongoing education is encouraged. The ideal candidate will be driven and enthusiastic, with a strong desire to assist our team in providing top-notch patient care to the communities we serve.

Heartland Dental has recently been honored by Newsweek with two prestigious awards: America's Greatest Workplaces and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. These accolades reflect our commitment to excellence, having been evaluated among 1.5 million large and mid-sized companies nationwide, achieving a 5-star rating for both awards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Welcome and greet patients upon arrival, ensuring a positive first impression of our practice.
  • Handle front office tasks, including answering phone calls, managing office correspondence, and liaising with patients and insurance providers.
  • Utilize Dentrix software for patient scheduling and record management.
  • Schedule and confirm appointments for multiple providers within the office.
  • Process patient insurance claims and follow up on outstanding claims, verifying benefits and explaining coverage options.
  • Record insurance and patient payments, managing accounts receivable.
  • Discuss treatment plan costs and payment alternatives with patients.
  • Collaborate with providers and team members to implement Heartland Dental systems, maximizing office efficiency.

What You Will Gain:

  • Attractive benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
  • Comprehensive training and educational opportunities, enabling you to reach your full potential.
  • Be part of a stable organization with over 20 years of industry-leading experience, offering a secure career path with unlimited growth opportunities.
  • Access to on-demand Daily Pay.

About Empire Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Albany:

Empire Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Albany, like every Heartland Dental supported office, is tailored to the community and the patients we serve.

  • Become part of a collaborative team of 15 that values communication and community engagement.
  • Work in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced technology.
  • Experience a welcoming and energetic team environment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

  • Experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Access to minimum PHI necessary for job functions; regular HIPAA training will be required to protect PHI and maintain data security.

Preferred Experience:

  • 1+ years of experience in a dental or medical environment.
  • 1+ years of experience in insurance billing and accounts receivable.
  • Familiarity with Dentrix or similar dental software.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
  • Availability for periodic virtual or in-person training sessions throughout the year.

Who is Heartland Dental?

As the largest and one of the fastest-growing Dental Support Organizations, Heartland Dental provides exceptional service to over 2,300 supported doctors across 38 states and more than 1,400 supported offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to its community and the patients it serves. Supported Doctors lead their practices and establish their clinical care philosophies. With the largest network of doctors, we are founded by a doctor for doctors, dedicated to supporting dentists and their teams in delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve while fostering exceptional careers and creating value for our stakeholders.

At Heartland Dental, we are committed to upholding our core values, which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment with the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.



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