Dental Practice Manager

Aligned Dental Partners; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Dental Partners in Ashburn, VA is seeking an experienced Dental Practice Manager to lead both clinical and administrative operations of a thriving private family dental practice. The role emphasizes a positive, patient-focused approach and a track record of improving office efficiency.

The ideal candidate has extensive dental office experience, strong Open Dental proficiency, and a motivation for growth into an RMO role. Join a dedicated team committed to exceptional care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in dental office management or similar role.
• Open Dental software experience required.
• Degree in business or healthcare management preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical and non-clinical operations of the office, enforcing policies and protocols.
• Manage accounts receivable to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Explain treatment plans and financial policies to patients and discuss payment options.
• Process insurance claims accurately and timely.
• Streamline procedures to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure OSHA hygiene and safety regulations are followed.
• Lead meetings, trainings, and staff huddles.
• Audit schedules for errors and correct as needed.
• Block/unblock schedules to reflect needs and maximize production.
• Follow up on unscheduled treatment reports and patient outreach.
• Motivate the team to meet daily production goals.
• Conduct periodic staff performance evaluations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Open Dental software

Dental practice management

Leadership

Education

Business/healthcare management degree

2- or 4-year degree

Job description

We are looking for an experienced dental professional to join our motivated and ambitious team in our well‑established and thriving private family dental practice in beautiful Ashburn. 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 lookng 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.