Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Wake Forest, NC

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 Receptionist

  • Raleigh, NC (13 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (13 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 14 days ago

We are a well established Endodontic Specialty Office. We are looking for a receptionist. The candidate should be able to schedule patients, verify insurances and take payments. We are looking for...

Front Desk Assistant

  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 18 hours ago

Experience working with Dentrix, handling dental office finances, full insurance billing process (including claims submission, appeals, and denial management) and being able to multi-task....

Dental Office Assistant - Business Assistant

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 1 day 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 Practice Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 1 day ago

About the Practice Looking for something different in dental? Relationships and fun are just a few of the core foundations that make CarolinasDentist a great place to be! But we aren't just...

Pediatric Dental Financial Coordinator

  • Henderson, NC (24 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Henderson, NC (24 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Patterson Eaglesoft dental experience required along with an understanding of dental insurance, PPOs, EOBs....

Pediatric Dental Scheduling Coordinator

  • Henderson, NC (24 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Henderson, NC (24 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Henderson Pediatric Dentistry offers the highest quality of dental care to infants, toddlers and adolescents, including those with special health care needs in a fun, friendly and welcoming...

Dental Receptionist

  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Now Hiring: Dental Receptionist | Cary St. Charles NC Oral Surgery + Orthodontics Office At NC Oral Surgery + Orthodontics, we don’t just say it — your smile really is our passion! That includes...

Patient Coordinator

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 5 days ago

About the Practice At Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry in Brier Creek, NC, our goal is to provide our community with the highest level of specialized care available. We believe that...

Office Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Lane & Associates Family Dentistry is seeking a Dental Office Manager to lead our amazing Downtown Raleigh Capital team! We offer: Competitive pay! Insurance Coverage after 90 days of employment...

Dental Front Office Staff

  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 28 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 28 days ago

About the Practice You'll find Gladwell Orthodontics inside the Streets at Southpoint Mall in Durham. We're excited to be able to offer the best orthodontic care to those in the Durham community...

Scheduling Coordinator

  • Wake Forest, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wake Forest, NC
  • 45+ days ago

About the Practice Triangle Family Dentistry's AB&B Management is the central billing office for multiple dental practices that provides the following services without patient interface: insurance...

PCC - General Offices

  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 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....

Scheduling Coordinator

  • Wake Forest, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wake Forest, NC
  • 45+ days ago

Scheduling Coordinator Triangle Family Dentistry - 3.9 Wake Forest, NC Job Details Full-time Estimated: $35.8K - $44K a year 1 hour ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays Health insurance...

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Salary for Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Wake Forest, NC

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 Wake Forest, NC 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 Wake Forest, NC
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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