Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 95'034 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 111'344 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 124'350 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 130'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 150'000 |
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Praxisadministrator/in
You organise processes and billing in dental practices
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Practice administrators take on complex administrative and accounting tasks in dental care
Tight processes are essential in modern dentistry. Praxisadministratorinnen und -administratoren act as the organisational backbone. You ensure patients and staff work together smoothly. You manage digital systems, create precise billing, and handle staff planning. Your expertise ensures the successful operation of medical facilities
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
Swissdoc 0.616.25.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Business Consultant Business Intelligence. Based on 362 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+10% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 102'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 110'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 108'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 112'250 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 120'000 | 52 |
| Berne | CHF 118'000 | 17 |
| Zurich | CHF 110'000 | 59 |
| Vaud | CHF 105'437 | 28 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 137'500 | 8 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 131'625 | 12 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'000 | 38 |
| Insurance | CHF 120'000 | 11 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 115'500 | 7 |
| Consulting various | CHF 115'000 | 31 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fachausweis Praxisadministrator/in SSO
- ⏱ 12 bis 18 Monaten Dauer
Official education path
The part-time training lasts 12 to 18 months and ends with a specialist certificate
Typical training path
Fachausweis Praxisadministrator/in SSO
Prerequisites
- Dentalassistent/in EFZ or equivalent recognized training
- 2 years of professional experience after EFZ
- BAG Röntgenbewilligung
- Berufsbildner-Kurs-Ausweis
Requirements
- Interest in healthcare
- Enjoyment of administrative tasks
- Precise working style
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with equivalent training and proven professional experience
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Health interest
- Enjoyment of administration
- Precise working style
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work at your desk, maintain the practice software, and check the correct tariffs for upcoming treatments. You coordinate appointments and clarify open invoices with patients
- You manage digital patient data and maintain the practice software daily
- You draft correspondence and answer inquiries from patients and doctors
- You calculate billing strictly according to current medical tariffs
- You handle bookkeeping and monitor incoming payments
- You organise staff planning and coordinate shifts within the team
- You support trainees and assist with internal onboarding
Working conditions
You work in dental practices, specialised clinics, or medical centres. Your office is usually located directly within the practice area
Where to learn
- SSO Schweizerische Zahnärzte-Gesellschaft3001 Bern
Strengths
- Health interest
- Enjoyment of administration
- Precise working style
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Stressful periods
- Office work
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