Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Temecula, 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 / Treatment Plan Coordinator / Dental Assistant

  • Oceanside, CA (15 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Oceanside, CA (15 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

accurate patient records Support the front office with administrative tasks Create a welcoming, organized, and smooth patient experience Requirements: 3+ years of dental office experience Proficient with Dentrix...

Office Manager

  • Winchester, CA (10 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Winchester, CA (10 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Join Our Team at West Coast Dental! Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for the dental industry? West Coast Dental is seeking a talented and motivated Dental Office Business Manager to join...

Dental Receptionist

  • San Marcos, CA (21 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Marcos, CA (21 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Dental Receptionist vida family dental San Marcos, CA 3 days ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description need a dental front office to cover our office in San Marcos for a about 3 weeks...

Dental Front Office Assistant

  • Vista, CA (23 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Vista, CA (23 miles from Temecula, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Dental Front Office Assistant Adriatic Dental Vista, CA 2 days ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description FRONT OFFICE DUTIES, CUSTOMER SERVICE Skills : General Practice Benefits : Medical...

Dental Front Office Assistant

  • Temecula, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Temecula, CA
  • 17 days ago

Dental Front Office Assistant Sunrise Family Dentistry Temecula, CA 1 day ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description looking for energetic, friendly, dependable person to assist with front...

Dental Front Office

  • Temecula, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • Temecula, CA
  • 27 days ago

OR email Jennifer at [email protected] Skills : Dentrix Benefits : Dental Compensation : 18-$32 / hour a job alert for this search Dental Front Office Temecula, CA...

Demographic Data for Temecula, CA

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Dental Practice Administrator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Marketing Your Dental Practice
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Salary for Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Temecula, 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 Temecula, 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 Temecula, 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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