Goodland Pediatric Dentistry is a growing, patient-focused dental practice with locations in Goleta and Lompoc, looking for an experienced Dental Office Manager who is ready to step into a real leadership role - not just manage the schedule, but set the tone, build the culture, and help us become the kind of workplace people are proud to be part of.

This is a hands-on, high-impact position for someone who leads by example, communicates with confidence, and genuinely cares about the people they work alongside.

What You Will Own

Day-to-day operations across clinic locations in Santa Barbara County, with primary base in Goleta
Staff leadership including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and one-on-one development conversations
Culture - recognizing great work, handling difficult conversations directly and professionally, and keeping the team connected and motivated
Financial oversight including budgeting and revenue cycle performance, with direct supervision of the team member responsible for billing, insurance claims, and managed care reimbursements
Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and all applicable healthcare regulations
Patient flow and scheduling optimization to keep the practice running efficiently
Management of practice systems including Dentrix Ascend and Dolphin
Reporting on clinic performance metrics to the owner dentists
Policy development aligned with healthcare and practice management best practices

What We Are Looking For

Proven experience managing a dental or healthcare office - you have done this before and you are good at it
A natural leader who takes initiative, does not wait to be told what needs fixing, and follows through
Strong communication skills - you can motivate a team, deliver hard feedback, and represent the practice professionally with patients and vendors alike
Solid understanding of dental billing, coding, insurance processing, and managed care, with the ability to effectively oversee this function
Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and dental compliance standards
Experience with Dentrix Ascend and/or Dolphin is a strong asset
RDA, RDH, DA, or OA background is a plus - clinical knowledge helps
Experience in pediatric dentistry or orthodontics is a bonus
Healthcare management education or equivalent experience preferred
Highly organized with the ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment without dropping the ball
Able and willing to work on-site full-time. This is an in-person position, not a remote or hybrid role.

What We Offer

A real seat at the table - the doctor wants a partner in leadership, not just an administrator
Opportunity to shape culture, build systems, and leave a mark on a growing practice
Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
HSA
Professional development support
A warm, team-oriented environment where your work matters

If you are ready to lead, grow, and build something great - we want to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Experience:

dental office management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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