Dental Office Management Program Modules

Mary Lambourne

Mary Lambourne, lives in Arizona and is the instructor for this course. She initially trained as an orthodontic assistant and within time advanced in her career as office manager. Until 2003 she was the office manager for her husband's dental practice. Mary believes in order to have a productive dental office it is essential that the staff be trained properly.

 

Course Objectives:

  • Develop communication and organizational skills
  • Learn what it means to be a problem solver and a motivational team player
  • Provide maximum information in the minimum amount of time
  • Enhance your employability
  • Develop your critical thinking abilities

 

Grading Policy:

Overall assessment for this course is based on quizzes, exercises and the final test.

Continuing Education Credits:

Dentists  (40 CEUs) ADA and California Dental Board
CDPMAs  (6 CEUs)   Dental Assisting National Board
CDAs      (3 CEUs)   Dental Assisting National Board



Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: Goals, Performance and Attitude
   Your Goals
   Policies and Management Philosophy

Module 3: Privacy Guidelines and What is Allowed
   Fraud
   Retain Patient Records
   Business and Human Resource Records
   Release of Patient

Module 4: Clinical Considerations
   Terminology
   Anatomy
   Tooth Numbering Systems
   Tooth Surfaces
   Charting
   Specialists
   Treatment Planning

Module 5: Records
   Clinical Records
   Progress Notes
   Maintaining Records
   Filing Methods
   Types of Records
   Filing Supplies
   Safeguarding Records
   Retention of Records
   Transferring Records

Module 6: Communication
   Interpersonal Communication
   When Patients Challenge YOU
   Nonverbal verses Verbal
   Improving Communication
   Delivering Information
   Listening to Your Patients
   Problem Solving Techniques
   Providing Outstanding Customer Service
   Communication Skills
   Communication with Patients
   Patient Arriving on the Wrong Day
   Handling Angry Patients

Module 7: Correspondence
   Secretarial Skills
   Writing a Letter
   Stationery
   Types of Correspondence
   Mail

Module 8: Telephone Etiquette
   All the Office's a Stage
   Telephone Techniques
   Telephone Communication
   Hold Please
   Telephone Etiquette
   Telephone Etiquette for a New Patient

Module 9: Your Responsibility and Daily Tasks
   Morning Meetings
   Appointment Schedules
   Follow-up Calls
   Patient Charts at End of Treatment
   Next Day's Schedule and Confirmation
   Daily Schedule Check List
   Slow Period Check List

Module 10: Working as a Team and Types of Dentists

Module 11: Insurance (The beginning.....)
   Insurance Terminology
   Types of Insurance
   Coverage
   Insurance Claims
   How to File
   Completing a Claim Form
   Tracking Claims
   Payments
   Fraud
   Common Communication Problems

Module 12: Appointment Control and Scheduling
   Production Goals
   Appointment Book
   Special Scheduling
   Problem Solving
   Confirmation Calls
   Appointment Scheduling Tips

Module 13: Recall Systems
   Types of Recall
   How to Recall Patients

Module 14: Forms
   New Patient Information Check List
   Financial Policy
   Emergency Retention Letter
   No Show Letter

Module 15: Referrals

Module 16: Payments and Treatment Acceptance
   De-briefing
   Financial Plan
   Patient Payments
   Scripts
   Payment Options
   Collection Letter
   Checking Accounts
   Patient Follow Through
   Handling Non-committal
   Statements

Module 17: Financial Arrangements

Module 18: Accounts Receivable
   Method of Accounting
   Internal Controls
   Adjustments
   Daily Deposits
   Audit Trail
   Monthly Statements
   Aging Report
   Debt Collection
   Collection Calls
   Letters
      Return Check
      Non-sufficient Funds
      Credit Bureau Reporting
      Overdue
      Collection
   Small Claims Court

Module 19: Accounts Payable
   Overhead
   Writing Checks
   Reconciling a Bank Statement
   Petty Cash
   Payroll & Deductions
   Retaining Records

Module 20: Inventory Control

Module 21: Dress Code

Module 22: Resume & Interview

Module 23: Managing with a Purpose
   Mission & Vision Statements
   How to Create a Vision Statement
   How to Write a Mission Statement
   Core Values
   Job Description
   Job Writing
   Legal and Fair Interviews
   The Interview
   Interview Questions
   Candidate Evaluation Form
   The New Team Member
   Orientation
   Orientation Checklist Agreement
   Empowering Team Members
   Building a Team with Purpose
   The WOW Effect
   Role Playing
  
   Ethical Concerns

 

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