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A Dental Office Manager oversees the running of administration duties at a dental surgery or practice. You might supervise a team of staff and ensure the practice is operating efficiently. Dental Office Managers might process payments and paperwork and answer any queries from patients. You might greet patients, answer phone calls and schedule patient appointments.
Dental Office Managers should be highly organised and able to manage several tasks at one time. It’s important you can communicate well with patients and work well in a team environment. Dental Office Managers should make customer service a priority and be able to handle a range of administrative tasks.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Dental Office Manager.
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A Certificate IV in Health Administration is suitable for individuals who work in a senior operational role or lead a team in health administration. Students will learn how to carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal/external clients in a medical environment; as well as use appropriate medical terminology. Students will also gain leaderships skills in managing teams, human resources and recruitment. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time Dental Office Manager generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has seen an increase in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 46,700 people working in this area in Australia and many of them specialise as a Dental Office Manager. Dental Office Managers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Job Outlook 2020
If a career as a Dental Office Manager interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Health Administration. This course will prepare you to take on a senior operational role in health administration. You’ll learn to use appropriate medical terminology and communicate with clients in a medical environment. You’ll also develop your leadership skills in managing teams, human resources and recruitment.
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Here are some potential career pathways within medical administration. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Medical Administration
Admissions Clerk
$960 weekly pay
Dental Receptionist
Medical Receptionist
Medical Secretary
Clinical Coder
$1,250 weekly pay
Dental Office Manager
Patient Liaison Officer
$1,340 weekly pay
Practice Manager
Senior Clinical Coder
$1,440 weekly pay
Ward Clerk
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