Dental Assistant Practice Manager

Kentuckiana Smile Partners; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

Kentuckiana Smile Partners is seeking a Dental Assistant Practice Manager in Saginaw, MI to oversee daily front and back office operations and lead a dedicated dental team. You will present treatment plans, manage finances, and ensure compliance while driving patient satisfaction.

The role emphasizes leadership, organization, and problem-solving to improve workflow and practice performance in a well-established family dental office.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of dental office experience (management experience preferred).
• Experience with Open Dental is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable managing both people and daily operations.
• Goal-oriented with the ability to solve problems and make decisions confidently.
• Business or healthcare management education is preferred but not required.
• Available to work Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front and back office operations.
• Lead, coach, and support the team to achieve practice goals.
• Present treatment plans and discuss financial options with patients.
• Manage accounts receivable and insurance claims.
• Monitor schedules to maximize efficiency and production.
• Ensure OSHA and office compliance standards are maintained.
• Lead team meetings, daily huddles, and staff development.
• Track unscheduled treatment and help improve patient retention.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and office performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

People management

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Business or healthcare management

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Dental Assistant Practice Manager

Established Private Family Dental Office

Are you an experienced dental leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving operations, and creating exceptional patient experiences? We're looking for a Dental Assistant Practice Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our busy private family dental office in Saginaw, MI

This is an opportunity to join a well-established office where your leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills will make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Oversee daily front and back office operations
• Lead, coach, and support the team to achieve practice goals
• Present treatment plans and discuss financial options with patients
• Manage accounts receivable and insurance claims
• Monitor schedules to maximize efficiency and production
• Ensure OSHA and office compliance standards are maintained
• Lead team meetings, daily huddles, and staff development
• Track unscheduled treatment and help improve patient retention
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and office performance

What We’re Looking For

• 2 - 3+ years of dental office experience (management experience preferred)
• Experience with Open Dental is a plus
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Comfortable managing both people and daily operations
• Goal-oriented with the ability to solve problems and make decisions confidently
• Business or healthcare management education is preferred but not required
• Available to work Monday–Friday

Why Join Our Team?

• Base salary of $60, 000 - $65,000
• Join a stable dental office
• Work alongside a supportive doctor and dedicated team
• Opportunity to lead, grow, and make a lasting impact
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Positive, patient-focused culture with opportunities for professional growth

If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership career and help shape the future of a thriving dental office, we'd love to hear from you.