Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Dental Practice Manager to lead the daily operations of a busy dental clinic. This role is vital in ensuring smooth practice management, delivering exceptional patient care, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to team leadership, financial oversight, and administrative excellence, fostering an environment of efficiency and outstanding service. If you thrive in fast-paced healthcare settings and possess strong managerial skills, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in dental healthcare.
Duties
- Oversee all aspects of clinic operations, including patient scheduling, billing, and records management using Open Dental
- Manage financial activities including budgeting, medical billing, and fiscal management to ensure profitability and cost control.
- Supervise healthcare staff, including dental assistants, administrative support, and other team members; provide coaching and performance evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with health regulation policies such as HIPAA, JCAHO standards, and state/federal healthcare laws.
- Coordinate patient management workflows to optimize patient experience and streamline appointment scheduling using patient management software.
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure proper handling of medical terminology, medical records confidentiality, and electronic health records (EHR) management.
- Lead human resources functions including hiring, onboarding, training in medical office procedures, and managing staff schedules.
- Monitor clinic performance metrics and implement process improvements to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
Skills
- Extensive experience in dental office management or healthcare practice management with a strong understanding of medical office operations.
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or similar platforms; familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and communication tasks.
- Strong fiscal management skills including budgeting, financial analysis, and medical billing processes.
- Proven ability to supervise teams effectively while fostering a positive work environment aligned with healthcare compliance standards.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations such as HIPAA privacy rules, JCAHO accreditation standards, and managed care policies.
- Excellent managerial communication skills for coordinating between staff members, patients, vendors, and external agencies.
- Ability to handle medical administrative support tasks efficiently while maintaining high customer service standards.
- Acute care or critical care experience preferred for understanding complex patient needs within a dental setting.
- Familiarity with office management practices specific to dental clinics or healthcare facilities; experience with managed care utilization management is advantageous.
Join us as a Dental Practice Manager where your leadership will shape the future of our clinic’s success! We value energetic professionals committed to delivering top-tier patient care while managing the intricacies of healthcare operations seamlessly.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
