Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Apex, NC

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 Receptionist

  • Raleigh, NC (15 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (15 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 10 days ago

We are a well established Endodontic Specialty Office. We are looking for a receptionist. The candidate should be able to schedule patients, verify insurances and take payments. We are looking for...

Remote Dental Patient Care Coordinator Wanted

  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Location: Remote About Us: Our thriving dental practice is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care while fostering a warm and welcoming environment for our patients. We understand that the...

Remote Work

Mobile Patient Navigator

  • Chapel Hill, NC (18 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (18 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 3 days ago

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public...

Patient Coordinator

  • Apex, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Apex, NC
  • 4 days ago

About the Practice Are YOU: Passionate Empathetic Dynamic Outstanding WE are: Compassionate Authentic Rowdy (at times) One-of-a-kind Leaders Inclusive Nurturing Appreciative At Carolina...

Dental Front Office Staff

  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 4 days ago

About the Practice Located right in the heart of downtown Raleigh, Gladwell Orthodontics offers exceptional orthodontic care to our patients and their families. We have the best technology in the...

Traveling New Patient Coordinator

  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Lane & Associates Family Dentistry is looking for an experienced Traveling New Patient Coordinator to join our team! This candidate will be following the Orthodontist to the Raleigh WFR and Cary...

Front Desk Assistant

  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 11 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....

Dental Practice Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 12 days ago

About the Practice Looking for something different in dental? Relationships and fun are just a few of the core foundations that make CarolinasDentist a great place to be! But we aren't just...

Dental Receptionist

  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 15 days ago

Now Hiring: Dental Receptionist | Cary St. Charles NC Oral Surgery + Orthodontics Office At NC Oral Surgery + Orthodontics, we don’t just say it — your smile really is our passion! That includes...

Scheduling Coordinator

  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (16 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

About the Practice Lightwave in Raleigh, NC was founded in 2016, is a high-growth company building the group model for the future of the dental industry. Lightwave is passionate about doing things...

PCC - General Offices

  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 45+ 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....

Demographic Data for Apex, NC

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Dental Practice Administrator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Improving Your Image: Dental Photography in Practice
This course will cover all aspects of the use of digital photography in dental practice: intra-oral, extra-oral, and portraits. Participants will be taken through photography, from the basics of...
Tackling Antibiotic Resistance: What Should Dental Teams Do?
Antibiotics are lifesaving drugs when you need them, you need them to work. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to health and wealth globally. Dental teams can do their bit...
Marketing Your Dental Practice
What will Dentists be able to do after this Course:This Course is designed for Dentists who are already having their own Dental Practice or those who are about to start their own Dental...

Salary for Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Apex, NC

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 Apex, NC 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 Apex, NC
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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