Administrative Dental Assistant

Work as Dental Assistant in a Hospital or Dental Care Facility

The Certificate in Administrative Dental Assistant program teaches students the essential administrative tasks for managing the business aspects of a dental practice.  This program includes instruction in dental terminology and anatomy, medical-records management, accounts receivable and reimbursement management, insurance and patient billing, patient scheduling, and procedural and diagnostic coding. The Administrative Dental Assistant program prepares students for new careers working in dental offices.  Complete in 6 months!

Prerequisite: None

Benefits

This certificate program provides the basic training to function in a dentist’s office as an administrative assistant, in a hospital or other dental care facility. You will also gain effective communication skills, and the knowledge to assist the dentist with administrative duties such as fee collection, banking, and accounts payable.  As an administrative dental assistant, you will be part of a professional dental staff and work on behalf of the patient as well as the dentist, helping to ensure a high level of professional excellence in oral health care delivery. Job prospects for administrative dental assistants are excellent. It is a rewarding career in a growing field.

Job Opportunities

Dental Office Assistant; Private Healthcare Practices; Dental Office Laboratories; Health Integrated Facilities; Dental Assistant Trainee; Hospitals.