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            Administrative Dental Assistant

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            $2,195

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            Completion Time

            150 hours

            Access Time

            183 Days

            Outcome

            Industry Certification

            Language

            English

            Training Level

            Beginner

            Delivery Information:

            Online Asynchronous Self-paced

            Description

            According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of dental assistants is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2033. With over 54,000 openings for dental assistants projected each year, on average during this time, now is a great time to explore online dental assistant training.

            Launch your dental career with our comprehensive Administrative Dental Assistant course! As a professional dental staff member, you will learn to advocate for patients while supporting the dentist in all administrative aspects of the practice. This engaging dental administrative assistant course provides the essential skills to secure an entry-level position in this high-demand healthcare field.

            This course features in-depth instruction with DENTRIX software, providing ample practice opportunities. You will also engage in realistic activities and tasks, allowing you to confidently demonstrate your skills in a simulated dental practice environment.

            During the course, you will master key responsibilities, including efficient patient scheduling, meticulous record management, seamless insurance processing, and impactful communication. The curriculum delves into vital areas such as dental terminology, precise billing and coding procedures, strict regulatory compliance, and effective office management systems. We emphasize professionalism, exceptional customer service, and unwavering confidentiality in adherence to HIPAA regulations.

            Through practical, hands-on training and realistic scenarios, you will gain invaluable experience using dental practice management software and confidently navigate common administrative challenges within the dental field. Upon successful completion, you will be fully prepared to manage front office operations with efficiency and contribute significantly to outstanding patient care.

            Learning Outcomes

            What you will learn:

            • Describe the administrative dental assistant's role, and responsibilities
            • Identify dental anatomy and terminology needed to succeed in the business of dentistry
            • Recognize the importance of effective written and verbal communication skills in dental practice
            • Define the importance of both manual and computerized records management in dentistry, including HIPAA, informed consent, and risk management
            • Apply effective communication skills over the phone by understanding telephone screening and triage protocols and mastering the steps of scheduling new and existing patient appointments
            • Describe how to file dental insurance claims to receive maximum benefits in the shortest amount of time for patients and the dental practice
            • Apply accurate bookkeeping procedures for the dental practice and collection techniques to keep accounts current while maintaining good patient relationships
            • Analyze the steps it takes to find employment in a dental practice, including identifying the potential employer, preparing a cover letter and résumé, and perfecting face-to-face interview skills

            How you will benefit:

            • Gain marketable skills required for employment within a dental practice
            • Understand how to communicate professionally in a dental setting with both members of the dental team and patients
            • Acquire the know-how to create professional emails and letters
            • Receive specialized training for productive patient scheduling using a variety of scenarios based on common scheduling challenges
            • Become ready to file insurance claims using treatment Current Dental Terminology

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