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Authorization and Referral Coordinator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Clinton, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
13 August 2026 (10 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
The Authorization and Referral Coordinator Dental plays an important role in supporting timely access to dental services by coordinating insurance verification treatment estimates referrals and prior authorizations. Serving as a key connection point between patients dental teams specialty providers and insurance carriers this role helps ensure information is accurate communication is clear and patients understand their coverage and anticipated financial responsibility before receiving care.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. *Remote position for Missouri Residents only.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. *Remote position for Missouri Residents only.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing organization and clarity to complex processes building positive relationships and helping patients navigate the details that can impact their access to care. Your attention to detail and follow-through will help keep referrals and authorizations moving while supporting smooth efficient dental clinic operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Verify dental insurance benefits coverage limitations deductibles exclusions frequencies and annual maximums.
- Complete insurance verification and maintain accurate insurance and demographic information in the EHR.
- Prepare treatment cost estimates and communicate anticipated patient financial responsibility in a clear compassionate manner.
- Coordinate internal and external dental referrals and prior authorizations including gathering documentation and submitting required information to payers and specialty providers.
- Track referrals and authorizations from submission through completion providing timely follow-up and updates to patients providers and dental teams.
- Coordinate specialty appointments follow-up care and documentation from external providers.
- Collaborate closely with dentists hygienists dental assistants front desk teams insurance carriers and specialty offices to keep care coordination moving forward.
- Maintain organized accurate insurance referral and authorization documentation.
- Prepare and distribute pre-authorization status reports for dental leadership and assigned providers.
- Support a positive patient experience through responsive communication professionalism and compassionate service.
- Follow organizational policies payer requirements and HIPAA standards while supporting efficient clinic operations.
Requirements Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- High School/GED required
- Three (3) to five (5) years dental experience preferred
Youll be a great fit for this role if you:
- Bring strong attention to detail and take pride in accurate organized work.
- Enjoy coordinating multiple moving pieces and following tasks through to completion.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients families providers and insurance representatives.
- Are comfortable navigating insurance benefits referrals authorizations and financial informationor are eager to build your expertise in these areas.
- Approach patients with respect and a strengths-based mindset recognizing their ability to make informed decisions about their care.
- Thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy being a reliable resource for both patients and your dental team.
- Want your work to make a meaningful difference by helping people navigate the path to the dental care they need.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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