Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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 Office Receptionist

  • San Rafael, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Rafael, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is today, a multi-clinic network with a wide array of integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty and referral services. As a...

Dental/Orthodontic Office Receptionist

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

We are seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to join our well-established Orthodontic practice. We are happy to provide training for the right candidate, as long as you bring a positive attitude and a...

Dental Administrative Assistant/Dental Receptionist

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

We are seeking a Dental Administrative and Clinical Assistant to join our well-established Orthodontic practice. We are happy to provide training for the right candidate, as long as you bring a...

Orthodontist office front desk

  • Pleasant Hill, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 days ago

un Orthodontist office front desk (concord / pleasant hill / martinez) Pleasant Hill Orthodontics 81 Gregory Lane near Contra Costa Blvd compensation: Hourly based on experience employment type:...

Dental Front Office

  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Dental Front Office Carol Jin DDS San Ramon, CA 2 days ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description Join Our Front Office Dental Team in San Ramon, CA Private Practice | Full-Time |...

Dental Front Office

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 24 days ago

upbeat, and professional demeanor Quick learner who takes initiative Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Qualifications : Minimum of 2 years of experience in a dental or medical office Dentrix...

Dental Receptionist

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Knowledge of dental terminology, knowledge of the community, and other provider organizations in the community preferred....

PCC - General Offices

  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 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....

Assistant Practice Manager - Dental

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Overview Assistant Practice Manager - Dental Summary: The Assistant Practice Manager is responsible for training and mentoring staff, billing and collections, acts as the technical support...

Associate Clinical Dental Director

  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Proficient in Dentrix, MIPacs, Epic, and Microsoft Word...

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Salary for Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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 San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
25.8%
Bachelor's Degree
25.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.9%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
4.7%
Some College
3.6%
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 San Francisco, CA
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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