Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Michigan

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 Office Assistant - Business Assistant

  • Woodhaven, MI
  • 21 hours ago
  • Woodhaven, MI
  • 21 hours 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...

Patient Coordinator

  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and insurance processes is desirable. #IND3 GEDC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer....

Dental Front Office - Business Assistant

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 2 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...

Patient Coordinator

  • Flint, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Flint, MI
  • 4 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 Billing Specialist

  • Detroit, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 6 days ago

Demonstrated knowledge of CMS, Third Party Payers, and Managed Care Guidelines Knowledge of dental x-rays, dental terminology, and the dental authorization process as well as a diverse insurance background...

Patient Coordinator

  • MI
  • 6 days ago
  • MI
  • 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,...

Assistant Dental Office Manager

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 8 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,...

Assistant Dental Office Manager

  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 8 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 (Saginaw)

  • Saginaw, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Saginaw, MI
  • 8 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...

Mobile Dental Receptionist/Dental Assistant - WGB

  • Detroit, MI
  • 15 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 15 days ago

Dental pliers; Intraoral detailing pliers Steam autoclaves or sterilizers - Autoclaves; Steam cleaning equipment; Steam sterilizers; Sterilizers TECHNOLOGY USED IN THIS POSITON: Microsoft Office, Dentrix...

Front Desk Administrator Kalamazoo

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 16 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 16 days ago

Dental Administrator Dental Dreams LLC desires to hire dental professionals who are passionate about their role in providing healthcare to others. Dental Administrators are a very key and integral...

Dental Receptionist - Business Assistant

  • Rockford, MI
  • 19 days ago
  • Rockford, MI
  • 19 days ago

office to create a great first impression of our team Manage front office duties, including answering phones, checking office mail and email, communicating with patients and insurance companies Utilize Dentrix...

Dental Office Assistant I

  • White Cloud, MI
  • 22 days ago
  • White Cloud, MI
  • 22 days ago

Location: White Cloud Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Benefits: Excellent benefits package Employment Type: Full Time Site: White Cloud Description: Greets patients and visitors, answers telephone,...

PCC - General Offices

  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 22 days ago
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 22 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....

Director of Dental Operations

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 30+ days ago

., Dentrix, Dexis, EagleSoft, practice management systems, etc.)....

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Salary for Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Michigan

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 Michigan 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 Michigan
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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