UTS- Temporary Insurance Specialist at UNC Chapel Hill

Overview

Essential Job Duties This Insurance Specialist position offers both dental and medical insurance services. The Insurance Specialist works in all areas of billing and reimbursement, including private dental insurance companies and managed care organizations. This role requires specialized knowledge of insurance industry standards related to billing and reimbursement, along with a strong understanding of accounts receivable.

Position Information

Posting Number PG195589TM
Position Number 48SM16
Position Type Temporary

Essential Job Duties This Insurance Specialist position offers both dental and medical insurance services. The Insurance Specialist works in all areas of billing and reimbursement, including private dental insurance companies and managed care organizations. This role requires specialized knowledge of insurance industry standards related to billing and reimbursement, along with a strong understanding of accounts receivable.

This position collaborates closely with private insurance carriers, particularly those contracted with the clinics. It also requires a comprehensive understanding of dental and medical terminology, dental procedural and diagnostic coding, medical-dental cross-coding, electronic claims processing, and the policies and contracts of multiple insurance vendors.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Extensive communication with various insurance companies, along with effective use of insurance portals.
• Filing dental insurance claims and pre-treatment estimates for privately insured patients; obtaining and providing the clinical documentation necessary for claims processing, such as x-rays, chart notes, and letters of necessity;
• Investigating denied claims, following up on those investigations, and submitting appeals for those denied claims;
• Verifying essential documentation including insurance cards, insurance explanations of payment, provider narratives, and insurance consent; and regularly auditing patient records for accuracy and completeness of billing, coding, and clinical documentation

Is Time Limited Yes

If Yes, Appointment Length 6 months

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Job City & State Chapel Hill, NC

Department

System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Service Maintenance

Working Title UTS
- Temporary Insurance Specialist at UNC Chapel Hill

Position Information

Work Schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Other Work/Responsibilities Other duties as needed

Minimum Experience/Education

• 1–3 years of experience filing dental insurance claims and pre-treatment estimates for private insurance plans.

Department Required Skills

• Effective communication and deductive reasoning are essential skills.
• Compliance with HIPAA regulations is mandatory.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education n/a

Required License Or Certification N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required? No

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range $24.00/hour

Job Open Date 11/21/2025

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EEO

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