Description Bilingual Dental Biller + Front Desk Support (English/Spanish) Salary: $5.00–$6.00 USD per hour (depending on experience) Employment Type: Full-Time (40+ hours/week) Schedule: Monday to Friday | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM Pacific Time (PST) with a 1-hour unpaid break About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Bilingual Dental Biller + Front Desk Support to join our growing team. This position is ideal for a highly organized and detail-oriented dental professional with strong experience in orthodontic and oral surgery billing, insurance claims, and front desk support. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate claim submission, timely insurance follow-up, and exceptional patient service while supporting two busy dental offices. This is primarily an administrative and billing-focused role with occasional front desk and phone support responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Dental & Orthodontic Billing (Primary Responsibility) - Process and submit dental, orthodontic, and oral surgery insurance claims accurately and on time. - Ensure claims are complete, compliant, and submitted correctly to maximize reimbursement. - Review unpaid, denied, or rejected claims and take appropriate corrective action. - Prepare and submit appeals for denied claims. - Monitor claim status and follow up with insurance companies until resolution. - Maintain accurate billing documentation and patient financial records. - Work with Denti-Cal (California Medicaid) and commercial dental insurance plans. Insurance Verification & Claims Management - Verify dental insurance eligibility and benefits prior to treatment. - Confirm patient coverage, deductibles, copays, and treatment limitations. - Obtain benefit information and communicate coverage details when necessary. - Follow up with insurance carriers regarding pending claims and authorizations. - Maintain detailed documentation of insurance communications and claim updates. Front Desk & Patient Support - Answer overflow inbound calls professionally. - Assist new patients with scheduling appointments and responding to general inquiries. - Route calls appropriately and provide excellent customer service. - Support front desk operations during high patient volume. - Maintain HIPAA compliance while handling patient information. Administrative Support - Assist with billing questions and account inquiries. - Support administrative functions across two dental office locations. - Maintain organized patient records and billing documentation. - Collaborate with in-office staff to ensure efficient daily operations. - Participate in cross-training to support multiple office workflows. Required Qualifications - Minimum 2 years of dental billing experience (Required) - Orthodontic billing experience (Required) - Oral surgery billing experience (Strongly Preferred / Must Have) - Experience handling: - Insurance claim submissions - Claim follow-up - Appeals and denials - Insurance verification - Experience working with Denti-Cal (California Medicaid) is highly preferred. - Native or fluent bilingual English/Spanish speaker (Required) — approximately 50–60% of patients are Spanish-speaking. - Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and healthcare compliance. - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced dental environment. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Comfortable supporting multiple office locations. Software & Tools Experience with the following is preferred: - Cloud 9 (training provided if needed) - OpenDental - Google Workspace - Slack - Salesforce - WhatsApp - Skype - Zoom Meetings - Google Meet - Google Chat What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: - Has extensive experience with orthodontic and oral surgery billing. - Understands dental insurance workflows and Denti-Cal processes. - Can independently manage claims from submission through payment. - Is proactive, dependable, and highly organized. - Thrives in a high-volume practice environment. - Provides professional and compassionate patient support in both English and Spanish. - Is comfortable learning and supporting workflows across two office locations. Performance Expectations Success in this role will be measured by: - Accurate and timely submission of insurance claims. - High claim approval and reimbursement rates. - Prompt follow-up and resolution of denied or pending claims. - Accurate insurance verification and documentation. - Professional handling of patient calls and scheduling inquiries. - Strong collaboration with the billing and front office teams. Requirements Basic Requirements - Must speak and write English clearly and professionally. - Must have relevant work experience. - Must be able to provide an NBI Clearance and/or Local Police Clearance before onboarding (mandatory). - Must be available to attend video meetings with camera on when required. Technical Requirements - Computer: Reliable laptop or desktop computer. - Internet: Stable high-speed internet connection (minimum 25 Mbps). - Audio: Noise-canceling headset. - Video: Working webcam for virtual meetings. - Workspace: Quiet and professional work environment. Benefits - Dedicated HR & Contractor Support Team: Access to world-class support for questions, guidance, contract matters, and client communication. - Premium VPN Access (Optional): A secure VPN license can be provided upon request to enhance privacy and security for client-related tasks. - HIPAA & Cybersecurity Training + Certification (Provided): Access to our internal HIPAA compliance training, cybersecurity modules, and certification to help you confidently handle PHI for U.S. healthcare clients. - Top 1% VA Performance Training: Access to our proprietary training on communication, client management, productivity systems, and best practices to help you become a top-performing VA and increase long-term client retention. - Client-Approved U.S. Holidays: Contractors may take U.S. holidays off according to the client’s needs and schedule. - Client-Approved Paid or Unpaid Time Off: Time off may be granted by your client. Paid time off is optional and only if offered by the client. - Access to Tools & Resources: Templates, workflow guides, productivity tools, and client-specific SOP support to help you perform at your best. - Optional Performance-Based Incentives: Some clients may offer bonuses, incentives, or increased hours based on your performance. These are optional resources and client-approved allowances available to you as an independent contractor. Any resources, training, or allowances listed are optional contractor perks and not employee benefits.