Dental Office Manager

Healthy-Smiles-Family-Dentistry; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Personal Days

401K Matching

Job summary

Healthy-Smiles-Family-Dentistry is seeking an experienced Dental Office Manager in Gulfport, Mississippi. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring high standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will have experience in dental operations, strong knowledge of dental insurance, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing workflows, vendor relationships, and maintaining regulatory compliance. The position offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to lead a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Office Manager or in a similar position is preferred.
• Understanding of office equipment, systems, and procedures is essential.
• Strong knowledge of dental insurance and prior authorizations is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the calendar of appointments and meetings.
• Oversee the training and development of the team.
• Collaborate with the owner to create and maintain office procedures.
• Ensure office equipment is in good working order.
• Pay and record invoices.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with vendors.

Skills

Dental insurance knowledge

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Some college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Personal Days
• 401K Matching

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Dental Office Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure the practice runs efficiently, compliantly, and with a high standard of patient care. This role is responsible for managing administrative functions, optimizing workflows, and supporting both clinical and front office teams.

The Dental Office Manager will lead and support the team while fostering a strong, consistent focus on delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities also include supervising and coaching staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, managing vendor relationships, controlling expenses, and ensuring all equipment and systems are functioning properly.

The ideal candidate brings a solid background in dental office operations, including hands‑on knowledge of dental assisting and insurance protocols. They are highly organized, communicate effectively, and have a proven ability to implement and improve systems that enhance productivity, patient satisfaction, and overall practice performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the calendar of appointments and meetings
• Oversee the training and development of the team
• Collaborate with the owner to create, update, and maintain office proceduresEnsure that the office equipment is in good working order
• Pay and record invoices
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with vendors and service providers
• Accurately maintain the office budget
• Ensure credentialing of insurance is completed in a timely manor

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required, some college preferred
• Previous experience as a Dental Office Manager or similar position preferred
• Understanding of office equipment, systems, and procedures
• Strong knowledge of dental insurance and prior authorizations required
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills