Dental A/R Specialist
Open Roles at Forest Family Dentistry
Apply to this job Austin, TX Until 9/22/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description
About Forest Family Dentistry
Forest Family Dentistry is a privately owned general dentistry practice that opened in 2013. Forest Family Dentistry has 5 locations throughout the Austin area.
About the role
- Forest Family Dentistry is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of dental insurance, patient A/R and Open Dental. The perfect candidate will be able to audit insurance claims, post insurance payments, follow up on outstanding balances, and work with patients to resolve payment issues, while maintaining the core values of FFD and delivering outstanding customer service.
What you'll do
- Work closely with the Accounts Team and Accounts Manager to meet goals and improve Accounts Receivable metrics.
- Post insurance payments (EFT’s and Checks) and patient payments accurately in Open Dental.
- Verify new or existing insurance plans to provide accurate estimates
- Review patient accounts regularly to identify overdue balances and aging accounts.
- Communicate with patients to explain account balances, insurance coverage, and outstanding amounts while maintaining a positive rapport and minimizing conflicts.
- Send billing statements.
Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience in dental preferred.
- Experience with billing, accounts receivable, or related roles, with a strong understanding of dental insurance and payments.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Open Dental
We Offer
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401 K
- PTO
- Bonuses
- Growth Potential
- 32-40 Hours per week
About this role
Summary
Manage dental insurance claims, payments, and patient accounts, ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction.
Job title
Dental A/R Specialist
Experience level
1+ years
Minimum experience
1+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Austin, TX; on-site preferred
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
dental insuranceaccounts receivableOpen Dentalpayment postingcustomer service
Preferred skills
billinginsurance claimspayment follow-up
Specializations
accounts receivabledental insurancepayment processingOpen Dental
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Austin, TX, USA
On-site City