Dental Office Manager
Job Description
We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Dental Office Manager to oversee the daily operations of a busy dental practice. This role combines administrative leadership with healthcare management to ensure efficient clinic operations, exceptional patient care, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Duties
* Manage daily practice operations, including scheduling, patient flow, and staff coordination
* Oversee budgeting, billing, collections, and financial reporting
* Supervise administrative staff, dental assistants, hygienists, and other team members
* Utilize EMR systems, such as Open Dental, for patient records and billing
* Ensure compliance with HIPAA, healthcare policies, and quality standards
* Monitor clinic operations to optimize patient experience and customer service
* Maintain accurate medical records and oversee billing and documentation processes
* Coordinate with providers on managed care, utilization management, and clinical operations
* Lead staffing, training, performance evaluations, and employee engagement
* Manage inventory, supplies, and procurement to support efficient operations
Experience
* Proven experience managing a dental or medical office
* Strong leadership experience supervising clinical and administrative teams
* Knowledge of medical billing, coding, and records management
* Experience using EMR/EHR systems such as Open Dental, Dentrix, or Eaglesoft
* Familiarity with HIPAA, JCAHO, and healthcare compliance requirements
* Strong budgeting, financial reporting, and practice management skills
* Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
* Prior dental practice management experience preferred
* Ability to maintain high standards of patient care while ensuring operational efficiency
