Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Calumet City, IL

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 - Clerk Receptionist (27237)

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

Are you passionate about transforming lives and creating healthier communities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your leadership, innovation, and dedication can shine? If so, we're...

PCC - General Offices

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 2 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....

Front Desk Receptionist (Pulaski/W 43rd)

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 3 days ago

appointments when necessary Maintain a clean and professional office environment Assist with presenting and/or explaining treatment plans Qualifications: Bilingual (Spanish) Customer Service experience Dentrix...

Bilingual Patient Service Representative (Avondale)

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description About us: Orthodontic Experts is dedicated to quality care and orthodontic excellence; we are a community committed to making a difference in our patients' lives. We...

Dental Front Office - Business Assistant

  • Mokena, IL (18 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mokena, IL (18 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Preferred Experience 1+ years of experience in a dental or medical setting 1+ years of experience with insurance billing and accounts receivable Dentrix or other dental software experience Physical...

Dental Biller

  • Oak Park, IL (22 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oak Park, IL (22 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Job Title : Dental Billing Specialist Department/Location: Operations Reports to: Dental Billing Manager FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Direct Reports: No Company Overview ProSmile is one of the...

Patient Service Representative (Pilsen)

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description About us: Orthodontic Experts is dedicated to quality care and orthodontic excellence; we are a community committed to making a difference in our patients' lives. We...

Patient Coordinator

  • Crestwood, IL (9 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Crestwood, IL (9 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 6 days ago

At Aspen Dental, we put You first, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program,...

Dental Office Manager

  • Merrillville, IN (15 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Merrillville, IN (15 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 6 days ago

At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program,...

Front Desk/Receptionist

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 9 days ago

terminology Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in a dental or medical office setting...

Business Assistant

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 9 days ago

terminology Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in a dental or medical office setting...

Assistant Dental Office Manager

  • Crestwood, IL (9 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Crestwood, IL (9 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 10 days ago

At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program,...

Patient Care Coordinator

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Experience with DENTRIX is required. A minimum of 2 years experience as a Patient Care Coordinator in a dental office is required. This is a FULL TIME position....

Patient Service Representative (Orland Park)

  • Orland Park, IL (14 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (14 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description About us: Orthodontic Experts is dedicated to quality care and orthodontic excellence; we are a community committed to making a difference in our patients' lives. We...

Dental Receptionist

  • Crown Point, IN (19 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Crown Point, IN (19 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Dental Receptionist St John Smiles PC / Crown Point Smiles Crown Point, Indiana Are you an energetic and detail-oriented individual with a passion for providing exceptional customer service?At...

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Salary for Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Calumet City, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Dental Practice Administrators in Calumet City, IL 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 Calumet City, IL
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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