Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in San Jose, 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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Gentle Dental

Practice Manager

  • Gentle Dental
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Gentle Dental
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago

At Gentle Dental, our Practice Managers are committed to and passionate about their practice. As the leader of the team, they ensure that their office runs smoothly from open to close. In...

Front Desk Intern /Dentist / AD / RDAI / DA / RDH / Office Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

We are starting a brand new office in San Jose and looking for the following Staff members :- - Interns Studying Dentistry (Dentist / Dental Hygienist / Dental Assistants ) - Dentist / Associate...

Dental Front Desk

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Our fast-paced dental office in Pleasanton is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual for a front desk position. Responsibilities include greeting patients, verifying dental...

Dental Front Office Administrator Coordinator - Flexible Schedule

  • Los Altos, CA (14 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Altos, CA (14 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago

un Dental Front Office Administrator Coordinator - Flexible Schedule compensation: based on experience and growth potential employment type: job title: Dental Front Office Administrator...

PCC - General Offices

  • San Jose, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 14 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....

Dental Front Desk Receptionist-Bilingual

  • East Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • East Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Knowledge of dental terminology and minimum 1 year of dental office experience required. Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor; courteous and respectful phone skills....

Dental Office Assistant

  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

. + Schedule and manage appointments using Dentrix and other scheduling tools. + Verify patient insurance and handle related documentation. + Perform data entry and maintain accurate records. + Provide...

Dental Office Receptionist

  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Insight Global is seeking a highly organized and friendly individual to join our client as a Dental Office Receptionist. The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact for our patients,...

Associate Dental Director

  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Associate Dental Director Department La Clinica Dental Union City Location Union City, CA Salary $171923 - $224016 Per Year Classification Regular Full-Time Job Function Dental Benefits This is a...

Patient Care Coordinator - Bilingual (Spanish)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 45+ 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....

Associate Dental Director (45981)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Overall Summary Associate Dental Director will provide clinical leadership and expertise while overseeing dental programs in designated clinics and mobile vans to enhance patient care and ensure...

Dental Operations Manager

  • East Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • East Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Details Job Location : Dental Clinic - East Palo Alto, CA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Category : Management Description ORGANIZATION The mission of Ravenswood...

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Salary for Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Dental Practice Administrators in San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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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