Dental Front Office Administrator
Description of Work
Administrative Dental Assistants work in dental offices where they provide services including greeting patients and handling scheduling, insurance and patient billing. Other work can include medical records management, accounts receivable and reimbursement management. Hours are generally standard daytime with some evening and weekend flexibility depending on the facility.
Position Requirements
Minimum of 18 years of age to be employed.
Information Unique to the Training
None
Courses to Complete
- Prerequisites: None
- Core Courses: AHE002 Dental Front Office Administration
Approximate Number of Hours
30 hours
Approximate Training Cost*
$300 (includes text)
Licensure/Certification Earned
None
Related Continuing Education Courses
- AHE453 Introduction to Dental Assisting
- AHE067 Oral Radiography
- AHE046 CPR Health Care Provider/BLS
Estimated Hourly Wage**
$15-17/hr.
*Unless noted, the cost does not include any required textbooks, applicable licensing fees, background check fees, testing fees, etc.
**Wages are based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and are estimates only.
For information about the A.A. transfer degree program to the University of Maryland Dental Hygiene Program, call the Admissions Office at 410-386-8430.
