Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Falls Church, VA

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 Front Desk

  • Arlington, VA (1 mile from Falls Church, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (1 mile from Falls Church, VA)
  • 9 days ago

We are fortunate to be blessed with an amazing team! We are just missing that one crucial person who will be our first point of contact for our wonderful patients! Job Overview We are seeking a...

Front Desk Coordinator I

  • Ashburn, VA (21 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ashburn, VA (21 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for a career that makes you smile? We're seeking a Front Desk Coordinator I to join our growing team. How you'll make us better: Greets and receives customers, determines nature of visit,...

Front Desk Coordinator for Private Dental Office

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Full-time or part-time front desk position available for Private Dental Office. Fully-Trainable Position. Looking for someone who is honest, reliable, a great communicator, and has great computer...

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

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Philips Sales, Territory Business Manager- Oral Health (Columbia, South Carolina) in Washington , District Of Columbia Sales, Territory Business Manager, Oral Healthcare (Columbia, South Carolina)...

Patient Care Coordinator

  • Waldorf, MD (23 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Waldorf, MD (23 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 6 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...

Dental Front Desk

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 7 days ago

un DENTAL FRONT DESK (Sterling) compensation: Based on experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Dental Front Desk Our office is looking for a front desk team member to...

Dental Office Front Desk- Reston VA

  • Reston, VA (12 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Reston, VA (12 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Dentrix experience is required. Thanks, Dr Ali Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. post id: ... [ ]...

Sales, Territory Business Manager - Oral Healthcare (Chicago Downtown)

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Philips Sales, Territory Business Manager - Oral Healthcare (Chicago Downtown) in Washington , District Of Columbia Sales, Territory Business Manager, Oral Healthcare (Downtown Chicago, IL) The...

Front Desk (Minnesota)

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 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...

Front Desk (Georgia)

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 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...

Patient Coordinator-Part Time

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 10 days ago

Overview Patient Coordinator/Dental Front Desk-Falls Church, VA Pine Dentistry and Braces-Falls Church Location Part Time Time-3 days per week Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9am-6pm Competitive Pay...

Office Manager

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 14 days ago

Overview Office Manager-Dental Office-Falls Church, VA Spencer Dental and Braces-Falls Church Location Full Time:5 day work week-Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9am-6pm Competitive Pay Comprehensive...

Patient Care Coordinator - Ballston Exchange

  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 20 days ago

Qualifications & Experiences: 1-2 Years Experience in health care is required (dental experience preferred) Experience with Dentrix is a plus In-depth knowledge of dentistry is preferred....

Dental Front Desk Assistant

  • Clinton, MD (15 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Clinton, MD (15 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 21 days ago

Experience working with Dentrix, handling dental office finances, and being able to multi-task....

Dental Office Manager - Herndon

  • Herndon, VA (14 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Herndon, VA (14 miles from Falls Church, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

terminology Compensation $60,000 - $65,000 annually About Us Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off ("PTO"), health, dental, vision, health savings account...

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Dental Practice Administrator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Falls Church, VA

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 Falls Church, VA offer the following education background
High School or GED
26.0%
Bachelor's Degree
25.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.9%
Associate's Degree
18.1%
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 Falls Church, VA
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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