{"product_id":"dental-office-manager","title":"Dental Office Manager","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eYou will build your communication skills and learn to use QuickBooks and Microsoft Office to assist dentists with organizational duties. This bundle of courses is the best way to learn everything you need to know to start your new career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e322 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES176\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this comprehensive online course, you will gain the skills and knowledge to prepare to work as a dental office manager. Whether you are in an entry-level position or an experienced professional, you will learn essential skills in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Online that are valuable in any career. In addition, you will learn all aspects of managing the dental office, including dental terminology and anatomy, bookkeeping, maintaining medical records, accounts receivable and reimbursement, billing, insurance, scheduling patients, and performing procedural and diagnostic coding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course also serves as preparation for the certification exam for the QuickBooks Certified User exam. Upon completion, you will be on the road to success in a rewarding career as a Dental Office Manager and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successful completion of the course, you will receive a voucher to sit for the QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) Exam. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn dental terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicate effectively with patients and coworkers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome proficient with scheduling and recall systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelate to patients in a professional, caring manner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerform inventory management and equipment maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn advanced features of Microsoft Word to work with documents effectively\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the advanced functions for working with Excel workbooks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerform fundamental analysis of accounts, financial records, and reports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerform essential bookkeeping duties and tasks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply basic accounting principles (accrual method, depreciation, and so on) to bookkeeping practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand fundamental accounting concepts and how QuickBooks works to support these concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the role of the administrative dental assistant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand information management in the dental office\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow how to process dental insurance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to use DENTRIX G4 software\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the essential skills for managing the business aspects of the dental office, including understanding Microsoft Word, Excel, and QuickBooks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare for the QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) Exam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdministrative Dental Assistant \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Dental Profession\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunication Skills: Principles and Practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecords Management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScheduling and Recall Systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDental Insurance Processing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinancial Management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffice Equipment and Inventory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging Your Career\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinal Exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Essentials \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Microsoft Word \u003c\/li\u003e 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Macs are not compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 10 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuickBooks Online (Free 1-year subscription and practice site included in enrollment.) An additional subscription or software purchase for QuickBooks Online is not required to complete this course. However, please note that this course is only suitable for the QuickBooks Online version.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Office 365, 2021, or 2019 (not included in enrollment). While you can use an older version of Microsoft Office, if you do, there will be some differences between your version and what you see in the course.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Administrative Dental Assistant portion of the course:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Administrative Dental Assistant, 6th Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElsevier: Evolve Resources for The Administrative Dental Assistant (digital access only; instructions provided along with the above textbook)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCDT 2025 Coding Companion: Training Guide for the Dental Team\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, this course will provide you with DENTRIX® software that consists of sample practice opportunities. You can use this software to engage in activities and tasks that you would perform in actual practice and demonstrate your skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following textbook will be provided to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online portion of the course:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBookkeeping for Dummies,3rd Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuickBooks Online software \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eYour enrollment in this course includes a free 1-year full subscription to QuickBooks Online. You will learn how to access and activate this subscription during the course.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should be proficient in keyboarding, have a basic understanding of a word-processing computer program (Microsoft Word is recommended), and be well versed in English grammar and punctuation. It would be best to be comfortable in a Windows environment - launching and closing activities and navigating to the information stored on the computer. You should also have the ability to manage files and folders. No dental office work experience is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is designed to prepare you for an entry-level position as a full-charge bookkeeper. You do not need any prior experience or training in this field.\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCindy Lamkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCindy Lamkin has been employed in the dental field for over 20 years. She graduated from the University of South Dakota with a degree in dental hygiene and holds Registered Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist credentials. In addition to practicing clinical hygiene, she has also worked in dental office administration and treatment coordination. Her career includes general dentistry, as well as specialty practices of periodontics, endodontics, pedodontics, and orthodontics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWade Lindenberger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWade Lindenberger is a CPA with over 20 years of financial accounting and management experience in public accounting and the private industry. He is currently Director of Finance and Administration for New Children's Museum. Before his current position, he worked as the National Finance and Accounting Service Line Leader for Premier Alliance Group, a national professional services firm. Wade was also Director of the Finance and Accounting service line for the San Diego office of a global, publicly held professional services firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore becoming a consultant, Wade was Divisional Controller for one of the world's leading health and fitness club chains and has been an Internal Audit Manager and Divisional Controller for a Fortune 500 global energy project management company. He began his career with Coopers \u0026amp; Lybrand, a predecessor to PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the \"Big Four\" CPA firms. He has previously served as an instructor at Coopers \u0026amp; Lybrand and the University of California at San Diego for the Extension Course. He is currently an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego School of Business. 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When you register, you'll receive eighteen (18) months to complete the course.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of support will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when I complete the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAm I guaranteed a job?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. 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