Medical Billing & Cross-Coding Specialist (Oral Surgery)

Job Title:Medical Billing & Cross-Coding Specialist (Oral Surgery)Position type: Full-TimeWork hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight TimeWork days: Monday to FridaySalary: $6 - $7 per hour, depending on experienceJob code: ST-OS 2Workplace: RemotePreferred Candidate Location: PhilippinesWe are seeking a highly detail-oriented and experienced Medical Billing & Cross-Coding Specialist (Oral Surgery) to join a busy and growing oral surgery practice. This role is ideal for a healthcare professional with hands-on experience in medical billing and cross-coding between medical and dental insurance, particularly within an oral surgery or dental specialty environment.To ensure a smooth transition into the role, candidates must have prior hands-on experience using Open Dental and be comfortable navigating the platform for billing, patient records, and practice management. The ideal candidate should be able to contribute with minimal training and quickly integrate into the practice's existing workflows.The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate billing, coding, and reimbursement processes while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and patient confidentiality. Because this position directly impacts revenue cycle performance, we are looking for someone who can work independently, learn quickly, and perform with exceptional accuracy from day one.The ideal candidate is reliable, proactive, and a strong critical thinker who is comfortable working in a fast-paced oral surgery practice. They should possess excellent communication skills, a solid understanding of oral surgery terminology and workflows, and the ability to manage detailed billing processes with minimal supervision.If you take pride in accuracy, accountability, and helping healthcare practices operate efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.Scope of Work / ResponsibilitiesMedical Billing & Cross-CodingProcess medical claims accurately for oral surgery proceduresPerform cross-coding between dental and medical insuranceReview documentation to ensure accurate coding and billing submissionSupport insurance reimbursement processes and resolve billing discrepanciesMaintain accurate billing records and documentationInsurance Coordination & ComplianceVerify insurance eligibility and benefits as neededAssist with claim follow-ups and reimbursement trackingEnsure all billing activities comply with HIPAA and healthcare regulationsProtect confidential patient information and maintain accurate documentationAdministrative & Operational SupportUtilize Open Dental to manage billing workflows, patient records, and practice informationCollaborate with providers and administrative staff to support billing workflowsMaintain organized billing records and reportsAssist with workflow improvements and operational projects as assignedPerform additional administrative duties to support the practice as neededTop 3 Priorities1. Medical Billing & Cross-Coding AccuracyAccurately process medical billing and cross-code dental and medical procedures to support timely reimbursements and minimize claim errors.2. Compliance & Attention to DetailMaintain the highest standards of HIPAA compliance, documentation accuracy, and patient data security.3. Productivity & ReliabilityConsistently deliver high-quality work, manage priorities efficiently, and provide dependable support in a fast-paced oral surgery practice.RequirementsRequired Skills & ExperienceMedical Billing & Cross-Coding ExperiencePrevious experience with medical billing is requiredHands-on experience with medical and dental cross-coding is strongly preferredExperience supporting oral surgery, dental specialty, or surgical practices is highly preferredStrong understanding of medical billing workflows, insurance reimbursement processes, and claim managementSystems & Software ExperienceThe following experience is required:Open Dental – Required. Candidates must have hands-on experience using Open Dental for billing, patient records, scheduling, or practice management within a dental or oral surgery practice.Experience working with medical and dental insurance claims and billing workflows.Preferred experience includes:Delta Dental insurance integration (EOB processing)Zoom Phone or similar VoIP systemsHealthcare KnowledgeStrong knowledge of oral surgery procedures, terminology, and clinical workflowsAbility to understand clinical documentation and apply accurate billing and coding practicesFamiliarity with healthcare compliance standards and HIPAA regulationsProfessional SkillsStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsExcellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilitiesReliable, proactive, and able to work independentlyStrong productivity and time-management skillsProfessional verbal and written English communicationComfortable following established processes while adapting to changing prioritiesIdeal Candidate ProfileWe are looking for someone who is:Highly dependable and accountableCom