Accounts Receivable Medicaid Specialist

DECA Dental Group is a Dallas-based, clinician founded and clinician-led, dental service organization that has been delivering high-quality, affordable dental care to patients since 2008. DECA is actively expanding its footprint coast to coast under the brand Ideal Dental.The company is guided by its vision to be the premier provider of all dental services under one roof while being the first choice for dentists and staff seeking a partner for growth, innovation, and learning. To learn more, please visitdecadental.com and myidealdental.com. 

What do we offer? 

• Medical insurance 
• Discounted dental benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependent children 
• Vision  
• Long-term disability  
• Short-term disability  
• Life insurance 
• Accident coverage  
• Paid holidays 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• CPR recertification 
• 401K 
• Employee scholarship program 
• Employee discount program through benefits hub

We invest heavily in our team members with COMPETITIVE PAY AND BENEFITS, a culture of promoting from within, and a clearly defined LONG-TERM CAREER PATH. We believe in WORK/LIFE BALANCE and LEAVING THE OFFICE ON TIME. With PAID TRAINING you are set up for success in the office. You will join a network of supportive teammates who keep your career goals at the forefront. If you enjoy having fun in the office while working hard, Ideal Dental is the perfect fit for you!  

• Diligently follow up on outstanding Medicaid claims, including appeals, rebills, and adjustments, to secure payments.
• Communicate effectively with offices and providers to swiftly resolve any denials or discrepancies in claims.
• Collaborate with the broader AR team and liaise with other departments and payors to ensure claims are processed efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Medicaid regulations and ensure compliance with all billing and coding requirements.
• Utilize billing software and systems to track claim statuses, identify issues, and document actions taken.
• Participate in regular team meetings and training sessions to stay informed of the latest industry trends and changes in Medicaid policies.
• Performing other duties as assigned by management.

• Proven experience (1+ year) in revenue cycle Accounts Receivables, with a specific focus on Medicaid follow-up.
• Strong understanding of Medicaid billing, coding, and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with providers, payors, and team members.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and collaborate with other departments.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple claims and priorities efficiently.
• Proficiency in dental billing software and systems (Eaglesoft, Denticon).