Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Colorado

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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Treeline Dental

Front Office / Patient Advocate

Join our expanding dental practice, where cutting-edge technology meets exceptional patient care! We specialize in a variety of services, including general dentistry, pedodontics, periodontics,...

Dental Office Assistant - Business Assistant

  • Thornton, CO
  • 22 hours ago
  • Thornton, CO
  • 22 hours 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 Front Office Coordinator

  • Greeley, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Greeley, CO
  • 3 days ago

Dental Front Office Coordinator Pay Range: $20-24/hour Join a patient-focused, team-driven dental practice seeking a warm and motivated front office professional. We're looking for someone who...

Dental Receptionist

  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 3 days ago

Overview Our private dental office is seeking a customer-centric Dental Receptionist to join our team in the Denver, CO, area! As the initial point of contact, you will have the chance to create...

Orthodontic Receptionist

  • Englewood, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Englewood, CO
  • 4 days ago

Seeking friendly, energetic and reliable front desk receptionist to join our growing pediatric/orthodontic dental practice. Ideal candidate should have the ability to multi task and work well in a...

Patient Coordinator

  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 5 days ago

Patient Coordinator needed! Private Dental office in downtown Denver. Open to all levels of experience but some experience in the Dental/Medical field would be ideal. -$25-35/hour based on...

Front Office

  • Ridgway, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Ridgway, CO
  • 6 days ago

un Front Office (Ridgway) River Peak Dental image 1 of 5 257 Sherman Street, Suite C near Ste C compensation: Based on Experience employment type: experience level: no experience required job...

Dental Office Manager

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 16 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 16 days ago

previous leadership or management experience is preferred Excellent time management skills Previous dental assisting experience is highly desirable Dental practice management software (Open Dental/Dentrix...

Front Desk Assistant

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 17 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 17 days 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....

Traveling Dental Patient Coordinator

  • Boulder, CO
  • 23 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 23 days ago

Company Overview Job Title: Dental Patient Coordinator Locations: Sage Dental Care - Lafayette & Boulder, CO Sage Dental Care is seeking an experienced Dental Patient Coordinator to join our teams...

Patient Coordinator (Bilingual, Spanish)

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 24 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 24 days ago

Location: Colorado Springs, CO Reports to: Operations Manager or Assistant Operations Manager Status: Non-Exempt Pay: $17.00-$23.00 Company Overview Hero Dental, Vision, and Orthodontics (DVO),...

Patient Coordinator

  • Greeley, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greeley, CO
  • 30+ 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 Service Representative

  • Wheat Ridge, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wheat Ridge, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Red Rocks Endo is looking for a Patient Service Representative in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to join our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while...

PCC - General Offices

  • Arvada, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arvada, CO
  • 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....

Administrative Assistant - Dental Hygiene

  • Aurora, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Overview Administrative Assistant - Dental Hygiene Program The DH Administrative Assistant is the individual responsible for assisting the clinical and program director in maintaining student...

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Dental Practice Administrator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Colorado

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 Colorado offer the following education background
High School or GED
25.8%
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 Colorado
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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