Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Meriden, CT

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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Part-time Traveling Bilingual Patient Coordinator

  • Hartford, CT (18 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (18 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 14 days ago

Cortland Dental Part-time Bilingual Patient Coordinator Travel to Bridgeport, New Haven, New Britian, Waterbury, and Hartford offices 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday (1-2 Saturdays/month as needed)...

Patient Access Supervisor (Front Desk)

  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Fair Haven Community Health Care FHCHC is a forward-thinking, dynamic, and exciting community health center that provides care for multiple generations at over 143,000 office visits in 21...

Area Dental Director

  • West Haven, CT (20 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • West Haven, CT (20 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 11 days ago

Job Summary: T his position is responsible for the assimilation and smooth operation of productive dental teams across multiple sites. In conjunction with the Chief Dental Officer, VP of Clinical...

Dental Office Manager

  • Cromwell, CT (7 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cromwell, CT (7 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 13 days ago

coverage Organize and facilitate weekly doctor meetings to support communication and collaboration Requirements Minimum of 3 years experience in a dental business office Excellent computer skills, Dentrix...

Dental Office Manager

  • Meriden, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Meriden, CT
  • 15 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,...

Assistant Dental Office Manager

  • Manchester, CT (20 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Manchester, CT (20 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 19 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 Representative

  • Meriden, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Meriden, CT
  • 30+ days ago

This ia Full-Time Patient Care Representative role. 42 North Dental is committed to helping our supported practices provide quality dental care and exceptional patient care. To achieve this...

Dental Biller

  • East Haven, CT (18 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • East Haven, CT (18 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 90+ days ago

Qualifications 1-3 years dental billing experience Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel Previous experience with ECW, EPIC and Dentrix a plus Proficient in dental billing software and insurance...

Patient Coordinator

  • Glastonbury, CT (16 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Glastonbury, CT (16 miles from Meriden, CT)
  • 90+ 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,...

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Salary for Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Meriden, CT

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 Meriden, CT 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 Meriden, CT
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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