Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Nashville, TN

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 Business Assistant works with administrative scheduling, including maintaining office records, documenting patient dental treatments and transactions, following office procedures for...

Patient Service Representative, Spanish Speaking

  • Nashville, TN
  • 12 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 12 days ago

Dental Business Assistant (Patient Service Representative for School of Dentistry) works with administrative scheduling, including maintaining office records, documenting patient dental treatments...

Dental Front Office Coordinator

  • Hendersonville, TN (15 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hendersonville, TN (15 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ 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 Business Assistant

  • Nashville, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 45+ days ago

The Dental Business Assistant is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to patients at the dental clinic. This role involves efficiently managing patient appointments, handling...

Credentialing Representative

  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 60+ days ago

Passionate, driven people dedicated to making a difference in healthcare. SpecialtyCare is a leading provider of clinical services to hospitals. We partner with hospitals to drive, sustain, and...

Demographic Data for Nashville, TN

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Salary for Dental Practice Administrator Jobs in Nashville, TN

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 Nashville, TN 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 Nashville, TN
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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