Business Manager

Blue Sage Dental Group LLC; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Sage Management Group is seeking a hands-on Business Manager to lead the daily business operations of Gateway Little Smiles in Collinsville, Illinois. You’ll develop people, improve operations, and create exceptional patient experiences while partnering with our Regional Manager, providers, and clinical leaders.

This role focuses on coaching your administrative team, driving performance metrics, overseeing scheduling and patient flow, and communicating treatment options and finances to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in dental practice operations or healthcare administration.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Strong business acumen with focus on performance and finances.
• Excellent written and spoken communication, organization, and problem solving.
• Ability to make decisions, manage priorities, and hold others accountable.
• Hands-on leadership style with commitment to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the administrative team to foster accountability, collaboration, and growth.
• Drive practice performance by monitoring revenue, collections, scheduling, and efficiency.
• Create exceptional patient experiences by ensuring patients feel welcomed and informed.
• Explain treatment options, insurance benefits, and financing to patients.
• Oversee scheduling, patient flow, and day-to-day operations.
• Build strong partnerships with providers, clinical leadership, and regional management.
• Champion continuous improvement to enhance practice effectiveness.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Financial acumen

Communication

Decision making

Patient care focus

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Business Manager - Pediatric Dentisty of Arnold

Blue Sage Management Group

Lead a Team. Elevate the Patient Experience. Make an Impact!

Are you a natural leader who enjoys developing people, improving operations, and creating exceptional customer experiences?

At Blue Sage Management Group, we're looking for a motivated, hands-on Business Manager to lead the daily business operations of Gateway Little Smiles in Collinsville, Illinois.

This isn't just about managing schedules and keeping the office running. It's about building a strong team, creating a positive patient experience, and helping a practice thrive.

You'll work closely with our Regional Manager, providers, and clinical leaders to drive performance, strengthen teamwork, and ensure patients receive the care and attention they deserve.

What You'll Do

• Lead & Develop Your Team: Coach, motivate, and support administrative team members while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth.
• Drive Practice Performance: Monitor key business metrics, including revenue, collections, scheduling effectiveness, and operational efficiency, while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Create Exceptional Patient Experiences: Ensure patients feel welcomed, informed, and supported throughout their care journey.
• Support Treatment Coordination: Help patients understand recommended treatment, insurance benefits, and financial options so they can confidently move forward with care.
• Optimize Daily Operations: Oversee scheduling, patient flow, administrative processes, and day-to-day practice needs.
• Build Strong Partnerships: Collaborate with providers, clinical leadership, and the Regional Manager to align priorities and achieve practice goals.
• Champion Continuous Improvement: Identify challenges, implement solutions, and help create a more efficient, successful practice.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in dental practice operations, healthcare administration, or a similar customer-focused environment.
• Previous experience supervising, coaching, or leading a team.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of operational performance and financial results.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence in making decisions, managing priorities, and holding others accountable.
• A positive, hands-on leadership style and a genuine commitment to patient care.
• Experience with dental practice management software, such as Dentrix, is a plus.

Why Blue Sage?

At Blue Sage, our mission is "To find the potential in people and help them grow."

We believe great patient care begins with great people. That's why we're committed to building strong teams, developing leaders, and creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Our culture is built around our Values:

Integrity & Innovation | Accountability & Action | Communication & Clarity | Teamwork & Trust

We're a growing organization, and this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on your team, your patients, and the success of your practice.

Ready to Lead?

If you're passionate about people, energized by challenges, and ready to take ownership of a practice's success, we'd love to meet you.

Blue Sage Dental Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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