Dental Office Manager: Lead Team & Patient Experience

Smile Brands Inc.; Thornton (CO); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

PTO

Dental/Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Telemedicine

FSA

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a Dental Office Manager to lead daily operations, support the dental team, and partner with the doctor to deliver an exceptional patient experience. You will coach staff, optimize scheduling and monitor performance metrics to drive practice growth.

The role emphasizes a patient-first mindset, strong communication, and hands-on leadership in a busy dental office environment. Monday–Friday, 8–5, with potential extra hours as needed.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience managing or leading a dental office.
• Experience leading, coaching or developing a team.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and the day-to-day operations of a dental practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient-first mindset and commitment to creating an exceptional experience.
• Ability to prioritize, problem-solve and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort working with practice performance, scheduling and financial metrics.
• A positive, collaborative leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the dental practice, ensuring the office runs efficiently and delivers an exceptional patient experience.
• Partner with the dentist and clinical team to support practice goals, patient care and overall practice growth.
• Lead, coach and develop the office team, creating a culture of collaboration, accountability and engagement.
• Oversee patient scheduling and help ensure the practice is operating at its full potential.
• Monitor practice performance, including production, collections and accounts receivable, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage office expenses, supplies and operational resources.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training and retention of team members.
• Help create a welcoming environment for patients and ensure concerns are addressed quickly and professionally.
• Ensure the practice follows company policies, regulatory requirements and applicable dental compliance standards.
• Monitor equipment and facility needs and coordinate maintenance when necessary.
• Recognize opportunities to improve the patient and team experience and turn ideas into action.

Skills

Office management

Team leadership

Dental terminology

Communication

Patient-first mindset

Problem solving

Organization

Practice metrics

Job description

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a Dental Office Manager to lead daily operations, support the dental team, and partner with the doctor to deliver an exceptional patient experience. You will coach staff, optimize scheduling and monitor performance metrics to drive practice growth.

The role emphasizes a patient-first mindset, strong communication, and hands-on leadership in a busy dental office environment. Monday–Friday, 8–5, with potential extra hours as needed.