Dental Office Manager: Lead Practice Operations

Specialized Dental Partners; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

PTO & holidays

FSA/HSA

Life & disability

Wellness programs

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Specialized Dental Partners is seeking a motivated Dental Office Manager for our River Forest, IL location. You will lead daily operations, oversee front office staff, manage patient scheduling and billing, and drive efficiency and patient satisfaction in a collaborative dental specialty setting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in dental practice management and strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience managing a dental practice.
• 2+ years of experience supervising and leading a team.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with dental practice management software.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Thorough understanding of dental billing, insurance claims, and patient scheduling.
• Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administrative operations of the practice.
• Supervise and support front office and administrative team members.
• Manage patient scheduling, billing, insurance verification, and collections.
• Monitor office performance and implement strategies for efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Develop team schedules and maintain proper staffing levels.
• Train and onboard new team members.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure seamless patient care and communication.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Oversee facility maintenance and ensure a safe, well-functioning environment.
• Handle patient concerns and resolve issues in a professional, timely manner.
• Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Dental software

MS Office

HIPAA knowledge

OSHA knowledge

Team management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dental practice software

Job description

Specialized Dental Partners is seeking a motivated Dental Office Manager for our River Forest, IL location. You will lead daily operations, oversee front office staff, manage patient scheduling and billing, and drive efficiency and patient satisfaction in a collaborative dental specialty setting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in dental practice management and strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.