Responsible for managing the operational and financial activities within the dental department in collaboration with the department chairperson. This includes developing, implementing and managing annual capital/operating and personnel (FTE) budget. Uses resources effectively and manages expenses to meet financial goals of department. Works collaboratively with dentist attendings, residents, clinical departments, nursing, and others to ensure timely patient access to care, operational efficiency, department productivity, fiscal integrity, and patient satisfaction.

Must have strong emotional intelligence and team collaboration skills
Monitors and improves patient satisfaction developing and utilizing available service metrics and national benchmarks to develop and implement action plans to achieve desired outcomes in patient engagement goals.
Models and fosters an environment of professionalism and employee engagement in the department. Responsible for recruitment, retention, and employee engagement. Responsible for creating an effective and positive department culture which ensures an engaged workforce.
Ensures the requirements for Compliance and Mandatory/Required Elements for staff (Immunizations, Conflict of Interest, licensure, Continuing Education and safety training) are met and kept up to date.
Responsible for unit or department performance and compliance with patient safety initiatives, federal, state and other regulatory bodies such as Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, DOPL, and other department specific accrediting and certifying bodies. Ensures that new skill training and ongoing competency verification is completed annually. Evaluates staff competency through use of performance reviews.
Mentors staff and provides professional educational opportunities. Utilizes participative management models. Promotes shared decision-making and professional autonomy by providing department input into executive-level decisions, and by keeping staff informed of executive level activities.
Manages department work and vacation schedules to ensure department’s staffing needs are met. Ensures sufficient staffing levels to meet care and/or service needs, which include hiring, orientation, and managing staffing to a changing census.
Supports staff and resident participation in outside community organizations such as volunteer health clinics, health fairs and advisory boards for not-for-profit organizations.
In collaboration with Program director, manages resident applicant relations, interview scheduling, selection activities, and onboarding processes, facilitating a seamless transition into the one-year General Practice Residency program.
Bi-weekly audit of patient charts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for record keeping.
Contributes to the strategic planning process , day-to-day operations, standards of care or service, and attainment of organizational goals. Advocates for and allocates available resources to promote efficient, effective, safe and compassionate care or service based on current best practice standards.
Processes credentialing, expense tracking, coordination of the GME program recruitment and selection process, and coordination of reporting requirements for various agencies and general clerical support. Helps oversee General Practice residency program specific tasks ensuring compliance to fulfill rules and regulations specific to the GME training program and CODA. Aids in the orientation of new residents/employees. Works directly with the program director to complete resident evaluations and general support. Partners with dentists at the department level to achieve clinical, operational, and service goals as appropriate. Completes the call and clinic work schedules for department attendings

Supports the department chair by aiding in:

Organizing and scheduling meetings and appointments
Producing and distributing correspondence
Assisting in the preparation for meetings including agenda, minutes, reminders, food, etc.
Developing, organizing and maintaining files
Booking travel arrangements
Submitting and reconciling expense reports
Providing general support to visitors
Aiding in creating presentations and generating reports
Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

Dental office experience preferred
Bachelor's degree in healthcare management or related field required. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.
Master’s degree in business, healthcare, finance, or accounting preferred.

Other Desired Skills

Personable with Excellent communications skills.
Positive demeanor
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to read and interpret documents.
Ability to work independently.
Experience in conducting complex long-term projects and meeting strict timelines.
Strong organizational skills and team building skills.

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
Atlantic Medical Group
Atlantic Visiting Nurse
Atlantic Mobile Health
Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For."
Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

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Manager, Dental Services - Full Time - Days - Morristown Medical Center