Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and organized Dental Office Manager / Treatment Coordinator to join our growing dental practice. This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the office while helping patients understand, accept, and schedule the treatment they need. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator and natural leader who enjoys working with both patients and team members. This individual should be highly organized, detail-oriented, financially savvy, and committed to providing an exceptional patient experience.
Key Responsibilities
Office Management
- Oversee daily dental office operations and ensure the practice runs efficiently.
- Lead, support, and hold team members accountable to established goals and expectations.
- Manage scheduling, patient flow, staff coordination, and daily office needs.
- Monitor office production, collections, accounts receivable, and other key performance indicators.
- Coordinate staff meetings, training, and ongoing team development.
- Maintain compliance with office policies, HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable dental regulations.
- Work closely with the dentist/owner to implement practice goals and improve profitability and efficiency.
Treatment Coordination
- Welcome patients and create a warm, professional experience from consultation through completion of treatment.
- Present diagnosed treatment and clearly explain treatment options, benefits, timing, and financial considerations.
- Help patients understand their insurance benefits and estimated out-of-pocket expenses.
- Discuss financing and payment options when appropriate.
- Follow up with patients who have unscheduled or incomplete treatment.
- Build trust and rapport with patients to help them feel confident moving forward with recommended care.
- Coordinate treatment appointments and communicate effectively with the clinical and front-office teams.
- Track treatment acceptance and identify opportunities to improve case acceptance.
Patient Experience
- Resolve patient concerns professionally and promptly.
- Maintain a positive, service-oriented office culture.
- Ensure patients receive consistent communication before, during, and after treatment.
- Help create an environment where patients feel valued, respected, and cared for.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in dental office management, treatment coordination, dental assisting, dental front office, or a related healthcare setting.
- Strong understanding of dental terminology, procedures, scheduling, and insurance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
- Comfortable discussing treatment fees, financing, and payment options.
- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with dental practice management software and standard office technology.
- Professional appearance and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of dental management or treatment coordination experience.
- Experience with treatment presentation and case acceptance.
- Experience managing dental insurance and financial arrangements.
- Experience tracking practice KPIs such as production, collections, new patients, and treatment acceptance.
- Leadership or supervisory experience.