Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Cary, 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 (9 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (9 miles from Cary, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Cary, 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 (20 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (20 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 2 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 (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Apex, NC (8 miles from Cary, 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 (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, 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
  • 5 days ago
  • Cary, 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 (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, 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 Office Assistant - Business Assistant

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 11 days 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 Practice Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 11 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
  • 15 days ago
  • Cary, 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

  • Wake Forest, NC (19 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wake Forest, NC (19 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

About the Practice Triangle Family Dentistry's AB&B Management is the central billing office for multiple dental practices that provides the following services without patient interface: insurance...

PCC - General Offices

  • Cary, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 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....

Scheduling Coordinator

  • Wake Forest, NC (19 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wake Forest, NC (19 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Scheduling Coordinator Triangle Family Dentistry - 3.9 Wake Forest, NC Job Details Full-time Estimated: $35.8K - $44K a year 1 hour ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays Health insurance...

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Salary for Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Cary, NC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Dental Practice Administrators in Cary, 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 Cary, 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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