Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Peoria, AZ

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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Front Desk Assistant

  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 11 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....

Front Desk Coordinator - Ortho

  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 4 days ago

Join Our Team as an Orthodontic Front Desk Coordinator! Do you love working with kids and teens? Are you passionate about making dental visits fun and stress-free? If so, we want YOU to be part of...

Front Desk Receptionist

  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 4 days ago

Front Desk Receptionist (Phoenix, AZ) Choules Family Dentistry compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: Front Desk Receptionist...

Assistant Office Manager

  • Scottsdale, AZ (20 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ (20 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 5 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

  • Mesa, AZ (24 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Mesa, AZ (24 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 11 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 Coordinator

  • Glendale, AZ (4 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Glendale, AZ (4 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 14 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

  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago

Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology. Proficient in Microsoft Office Bilingual - Spanish is a plus!...

PCC - General Offices

  • Peoria, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Peoria, AZ
  • 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....

Dental Front Office Receptionist

  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 45+ days ago

General Knowledge of dental terminology including American Dental Association Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes....

Patient Care Coordinator

  • Paradise Valley, AZ (16 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Paradise Valley, AZ (16 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 90+ days ago

paid holidays Traditional and Roth 401(k) options 4-day weekends (Fridays off) Qualifications 5+ years of dental front office experience is required Strong Treatment Coordinator Strong knowledge of Dentrix...

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Salary for Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Peoria, AZ

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 Peoria, AZ 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 Peoria, AZ
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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