Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Canyon Country, CA

A Dental Practice Administrator is a key professional in the dental industry who is responsible for managing the daily operations of a dental office. Their duties include scheduling appointments, handling patient inquiries, managing patient records, billing and processing payments, overseeing office budget, and ensuring compliance with regulations. They also coordinate with other dental professionals to ensure quality patient care and play an integral role in staff hiring, training, and retention strategies. Some may also be involved in marketing the practice and maintaining relationships with vendors and insurance companies.

Essential skills for a Dental Practice Administrator include strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to multitask, good organizational and managerial skills, proficiency in using office software, and attention to detail. Familiarity with dental terminologies and procedures can also be advantageous. They should ideally hold a certification such as a Certified Dental Practice Management Administrator or Fellow in the American Association of Dental Office Management. Prior to this role, a person may have worked as a Dental Office Manager, Dental Receptionist, or Dental Assistant, which can provide valuable experience in understanding the operations of a dental office.

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Dental Scheduling Coordinator

  • Woodland Hills, CA (24 miles from Canyon Country, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA (24 miles from Canyon Country, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our purpose driven team of doctors, hygienists, dental assistants and coordinators. Our ideal candidate will enjoy supporting hygienists and...

Associate Dental Director

  • Van Nuys, CA (19 miles from Canyon Country, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Van Nuys, CA (19 miles from Canyon Country, CA)
  • 5 days ago

The Associate Dental Director collaborates with the Chief Dental Officer to lead the dental department with responsibility for providing a broad range of quality dental services. The Associate...

RDA Business Office Manager I

  • Sun Valley, CA (15 miles from Canyon Country, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sun Valley, CA (15 miles from Canyon Country, CA)
  • 8 days ago

The RDA Business Office Manager 1 provides oversight and coordination of all dental operations including supervising clerical staff in patient registrations, scheduling appointments, collections,...

Patient Care Coordinator (Dental)

  • Glendale, CA (20 miles from Canyon Country, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (20 miles from Canyon Country, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Description PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (DENTAL) JOB SUMMARY The Patient Care Coordinator is the first point of contact for everyone contacting the Health Center. The position requires Medical/Dental...

Orthodontic Front Office

  • Van Nuys, CA (19 miles from Canyon Country, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Van Nuys, CA (19 miles from Canyon Country, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Location: LA Area, CA (Travel Required) Pay Range: From $18.00 per Hour for "Entry-Level" and up to $22.00 per Hour for Very Experienced, Well-Qualified Professionals Job Profile: Orthodontic...

PCC - General Offices

  • Newhall, CA (5 miles from Canyon Country, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newhall, CA (5 miles from Canyon Country, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Preferred experience with Denticon/Dentrix. Skills and Abilities: Two (2) years of sales, customer service or related work experience. Bilingual Spanish-English skills preferred....

Demographic Data for Canyon Country, CA

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Dental Practice Administrator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Improving Your Image: Dental Photography in Practice
This course will cover all aspects of the use of digital photography in dental practice: intra-oral, extra-oral, and portraits. Participants will be taken through photography, from the basics of...
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Marketing Your Dental Practice
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Salary for Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Canyon Country, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireDental research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dental Practice Administrator positions.



Highest Education Level

Dental Practice Administrators in Canyon Country, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
25.9%
Bachelor's Degree
25.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.9%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
4.7%
Some College
3.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.5%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dental Practice Administrators in Canyon Country, CA
1-2 years
57.3%
2-4 years
20.9%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
2.6%
10+ years
0.1%



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