Dental Practice Manager

Aligned Dental; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Dental is seeking an experienced Dental Practice Manager to lead both clinical and administrative operations in our Virginia office and potentially other locations. The role emphasizes patient-centered service, policy enforcement, and growth potential into an RMO track.

The candidate should bring long-standing dental office experience and a proactive approach to team leadership. Responsibilities include managing accounts receivable, explaining treatment options and financial policies,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience across all facets of a dental office management.
• Open Dental software experience required.
• 2- or 4-year degree in business or healthcare management or related field preferred.
• Flexibility to work 7:30 am–6:00 pm, Monday–Friday.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and team leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical and non-clinical operations and enforce office policies.
• Manage accounts receivable to healthy status and present financial policies to patients.
• Process insurance claims and communicate payment options to patients.
• Streamline procedures to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure OSHA hygiene and safety regulations are followed.
• Lead staff meetings, trainings, and huddles; conduct annual evaluations.
• Audit schedules and adjust as needed to meet scheduling needs.
• Support scheduling and patient follow-ups to meet production goals.

Skills

Dental practice management

Open Dental software

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or healthcare management

Job description

We are looking for an experienced dental professional to join our motivated and ambitious teams with opportunities in Virginia and other locations. We are currently seeking an experienced Dental Practice Manager who is ready to take their career to the next level by joining our dedicated team of professionals. The most important quality that we are looking for is someone that is positive and patient-focused. The ideal candidate will be looking for growth potential into an RMO role.

What You Will Do

• Support the daily clinical and non-clinical operations of the office by enforcing office policies and protocols and overseeing the delivery of quality dental care
• Work Accounts Receivable to a healthy status
• Present treatment and communicate financial policy along with payment options to patients
• Process insurance claims
• Streamline operational procedures and implement solutions to increase office productivity and ensure optimal efficiency
• Maintain all hygiene and safety regulations as mandated by OSHA
• Participate and lead meetings, trainings, and huddles with staff
• Audit schedules for errors and/or inconsistencies and follow-up with team to course correct as needed
• Manage the blocking/unblocking of the schedule to reflect scheduling needs and to maximize productivity and efficiency
• Manage unscheduled treatment reports and ensure patients are followed up with timely
• Create challenges to encourage and motivate the team to ensure production goals are met daily
• Conduct periodic meetings to reconnect with staff and complete annual performance evaluations
• All other duties as assigned

Who You Are

• You have previous experience across all facets of a dental office, 5 years or more preferred. Open Dental software experience required.
• You have a 2- or 4-year degree in business or healthcare management or other related degree (preferred but not required)
• Flexibility to work between the hours of 7:30 am- 6:00 pm, hours vary depending on day, Monday through Friday.
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills and are patient and team-focused
• Ability to solve problems, provide immediate solutions, and make sound decisions independently
• You possess a strong desire to maximize opportunities and exceed goals
• You exhibit a high degree of professionalism when building relationships with patients and team members.

We would love to have you join our team of dedicated professionals in providing exceptional dental care to our patients.