Job Description

About Us:

We are a thriving dental practice committed to delivering high-quality oral healthcare services to our patients. Our practice values professionalism, patient satisfaction, and team collaboration. As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Dental Office Manager to join our team and oversee the administrative operations of our practice.

Job Description:

As a Dental Office Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of our dental practice. Your responsibilities will include managing administrative tasks, overseeing staff performance, and maintaining efficient office processes. You will be the primary point of contact for patients regarding scheduling, billing inquiries, and overall customer service. Additionally, you will collaborate with the dental team to optimize workflow and enhance the patient experience. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong leadership abilities, and a thorough understanding of dental office management practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations of the dental office, including patient scheduling, billing, and office maintenance.
• Oversee administrative staff and provide guidance and support as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
• Handle patient inquiries and concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Coordinate staff schedules and manage payroll processing.
• Monitor inventory levels and order office supplies as necessary.
• Collaborate with dental professionals to optimize patient flow and scheduling efficiency.
• Implement and maintain office policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and handle insurance claims processing.
• Conduct staff meetings and provide ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in healthcare administration or related field is a plus.
• Proven experience in dental office management or similar role.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Proficiency in dental software systems (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft).
• Knowledge of dental billing and insurance procedures.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Equal Employment

Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads in provider and patient satisfaction. Smart Arches values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged. Smart Arches is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.

Company Safety

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Smart Arches is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards.

The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.

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