Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Brookline, MA

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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Tewksbury Dental Associates

Patient Care Coordinator / Front Desk

The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys helping others, an understanding of basic dental terminology and experience with dental software....

Dental Office Manager

  • Peabody, MA (16 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Peabody, MA (16 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 day ago

This is a Full-Time Dental Office Manager role. The practice manager at 42 North Dental is partnered with the Dental Director to drive the growth and success of the office by supporting excellence...

Patient Coordinator

  • Woburn, MA (11 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woburn, MA (11 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 day 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 Front Office Coordinator

  • Wayland, MA (12 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wayland, MA (12 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Wayland Dental proudly champions a patient-centric approach, fostering exceptional patient experiences, top-notch employee and dentist retention, and remarkable practice growth. You will thrive in...

Dental Office Manager

  • Medford, MA (5 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Medford, MA (5 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 2 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 Clerk

  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 2 days ago

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, a facility operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Dental Clerk (Clerk IV). In this...

Part Time Dental Office Front Desk

  • Mansfield, MA (21 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mansfield, MA (21 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Seeking a reliable person who is familiar with Office 365 and dental software (ideally proficient in Dentrix)....

PATIENT COORDINATOR, GROUP PRACTICE, School of Dental Medicine, Clinical Affairs

  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 9 days ago

PATIENT COORDINATOR, GROUP PRACTICE, School of Dental Medicine, Clinical Affairs Job Description PATIENT COORDINATOR, GROUP PRACTICE, School of Dental Medicine, Clinical Affairs Category Boston...

Dental Receptionist

  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 12 days ago

For Job Here Community Health Programs The mission of Community Health Programs is to nurture and inspire healthy lives for people throughout the Berkshires by delivering exceptional andpassionate...

Front Desk (Brockton)

  • Brockton, MA (17 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Brockton, MA (17 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 17 days ago

Maintain a clean and professional office environment Assist with presenting and/or explaining treatment plans Qualifications: Customer Service experience A Minimum of 1 year of recent work experience Dentrix...

Patient Care Representative

  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 18 days ago

This ia Full-Time Patient Care Representative role. Salary range is $22-$27 an hour. 42 North Dental is committed to helping our supported practices provide quality dental care and exceptional...

Traveling Orthodontic Scheduling Coordinator

  • Newton, MA (3 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Newton, MA (3 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 19 days ago

Working knowledge of medical or dental terminology and insurance. Experience with QDW or another Dental Practice Management software a plus....

Front Desk (Lowell)

  • Lowell, MA (24 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (24 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 25 days ago

charts for future appointments when necessary Maintain a clean and professional office environment Assist with presenting and/or explaining treatment plans Qualifications: Customer Service experience Dentrix...

Dental Manager

  • Brookline, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brookline, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Dental Manager Job Locations US-MA-Brookline Posted Date 3 weeks ago (2/26/2025 11:17 PM) Overview This is a Full-Time Dental Manager role. The practice manager at 42 North Dental is partnered...

Sales, Territory Business Manager- Oral Health (Columbia, South Carolina)

  • Cambridge, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Philips Sales, Territory Business Manager- Oral Health (Columbia, South Carolina) in Cambridge , Massachusetts Sales, Territory Business Manager, Oral Healthcare (Columbia, South Carolina) The...

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Salary for Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Brookline, MA

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 Brookline, MA 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 Brookline, MA
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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